Meditating about life
by jenarom

Comment:
This is what I think "leading lines" is all about. The lines lead your eye to the subject of the photograph and you've accomplished that here! Great job!

The Weakest Link
by rmahan

Comment:
Thanks to all who commented and voted. I learned something from each of the comments and I do appreciate them! I enjoyed making and sharing this image. My camera is in the shop for the next couple of weeks (for a through cleaning) but I'll be back in the challenges as soon as possible.

Bob

Alone
by dadas115

Comment:
Although it seems a little grainy, that adds to the atmosphere and to the feeling of despair which you've captured quite nicely.

Collateral Damage
by nds

Comment:
Quite effective in your framing and subject placement. Says, "despair" to me! Very good!

Blues
by nathaliedoo

Comment:
You've captured an image which yells of dispair (to me, anyway). Nice job!

My newspaper
by Crafty Sue

Comment:
Gee, I've seen this same image in person several times recently. You've captured a funny view of despair!

Oh No! And he'll be here in a minute!
by Harz_Joerg

Comment:
Your title is interesting. I immediately thought of an older woman who is no longer able to see or to hold a thread and needle still long enough to get the two together or even to hold the needle steady enough to sew. Either image --- my first thoughts or those suggested by your title --- are items of despair to me. You've met the challenge very well here and the selective focus is quite nice.

Color Matters
by DougPaz

Comment:
I could see this image used in a textbook or a magazine. I think it has broad appeal for stock use because it could be used for so many possible themes.

Crumbling World
by jodiecoston

Comment:
I like this image because of its colors and, for stock purposes, that there is a lot of room for a photo editor to "play with".

Amsterdam on a late winter afternoon
by johnmk

Comment:
You need to keep the vertical lines straight --- the pole jumps out immediately. Otherwise, it's a good B/W picture showing "Amsterdam on a late winter afternoon" (good title).