32.52 Keyboard player
by Melethia

Comment:
Ha! What was she playing? The bow is priceless. Do you know her back story?

31.52 At play
by Melethia

Comment:
Concentrated joy! That tongue says it all.

Food 40 - Slavink with pears
by hajeka

Comment:
Great POV, as always, as is the bokeh. Texture gives a hint of expectation!

Oct 1.5
by aliqui

Comment:
This is something special. The size cues really make my head spin. Those shrooms are tiny but appear huge because of the insect (wasp of some sort?)

Oct 1
by aliqui

Comment:
Perspective is excellent, as are the colors. Looks like it was moving, coming or going?

A day at the beach
by LalliSig

Comment:
I love the mastery of DOF that you are demonstrating. I like the tone.

As far as the model is concerned, I expect super fit athletes would have their ribs pop out in this pose as well. It doesn't bother me. I do think that the comments are geared to a stereotype that models starve themselves to stay thin, etc., and to that end, we should lay off the model.

In this pose, combined with that gaze, and the overall tone of the image, I can understand some of the comments regarding death. It really adds to the scene.

ETA: I agree with the comment of Andreas about the left eye. Since it's not dodged, it must be the consequence of sharpening and is consistent with the multiple highlights of the sand. If masked, I wonder if the perception of some of the voters would change, as I doubt it pops that much in a larger image or print.

BTW, congrats on the Blue!

Message edited by author 2009-10-04 03:51:46.

Mother's Comfort
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Such a natural feel, good work!

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by timfythetoo

Comment:
All of them are great! This cracks me up, well done!

A Cowboy's Long Day
by Lydia

Comment:
Hey, this would be great for the Low Key challenge! ;)

spider-and-lunch.jpg
by vawendy

Comment:
Oh yeah, that can't feel good! Well done Wendy.