Stars and Stripes
by Mr_Ed

Comment:
I actually expected someone to do this shot, and you didn't disappoint. Well executed. 9

666247
by mbrutus2009

Comment:
I like the play on the devil here with the 666 and the pitch fork. The lighting and muted color has an older cinematic look and feel to it. The fact that he's not looking directly at the camera reinforces that effect.

The stripes certainly meet the challenge. My only nit pick would be that there was room on the left of the frame to slightly shift the composition to get all of the pitch fork in the frame and still not feel crowded. Well done... 8

The Pillars (Minus 1)
by DCNUTTER

Comment:
Thanks Mark. I appreciate that. I have to admit that based on the scoring thread I thought I had a chance at top 10 at least, but it wasn't to be. It did finish up as my third highest image though so I'm very happy about that, and of course a 6+ image is always a good thing. I'll take the top 20 and I do consider this a success. Especially with all the nice comments! :)

BTW, the missing pillar and the open sign were also two of my main and favorite reasons for taking the shot. The irony was too good to pass up.

Handsome in Velvet
by bergiekat

Comment:
What a beautiful shot. I love these unexpected moments.

Family Portrait
by DCNUTTER

Comment:

Originally posted by melodicgrace: Oh I love this! It makes me want to go find my kitten (who is probably sleeping under my bed) and snuggle.

Thanks Amy, it's one of my all time favorites as well. :)

Dave

The Pillars (Minus 1)
by DCNUTTER

Comment:
Thanks for the great comments everyone. Thanks Allen and Dean, I appreciate that a lot! :)

Also, Allen...thanks for the fave!

Dave

Message edited by author 2011-08-15 12:06:27.

Can I Come Too?
by cowtownmom

Comment:
I really like the B&W conversion on this shot Ellen. The nice contrast between the shadows and highlights fit this photo well, and give it a timeless feel. Nice choice, with a nice finish in the Free Study.

When I look at it the movie "True Grit" pops into my head. :)

Dave

Dormant Industry
by Townley

Comment:
I love how the vines create different shapes and most of all how it outlines the door way.

KHz
by BrianR

Comment:
Great building and excellent B&W conversion Brian. Well done.

Edge of the poorness
by denispray

Comment:
I really liked the contrast in color and textures of this image along with the simplicity and uncluttered composition. Well done.

Dave