i've lost count -or- one too many -or- what are you going to get me for your birthday?
by tase

Comment:
The way I see it, the quote that this challenge is based on could be taken in two ways: 1. Things that matter" or things that literally count, eg an abacus etc. I don't really understand how your image fits either interpretation.

Regarding the image itself, as a black and white I find it to be a bit "muddy", that is all shades of grey and no good range between black and white.

You can 'count' on Christian Dior...
by anniek

Comment:
The way I see it, the quote that this challenge is based on could be taken in two ways: 1. Things that matter" or things that literally count, eg an abacus etc. I don't really understand how your image fits either interpretation.

Regarding the image itself, it is well focussed but the composition is not particularly interesting.

Guardian Angel
by eega

Comment:
The way I see it, the quote that this challenge is based on could be taken in two ways: 1. Things that matter" or things that literally count, eg an abacus etc. I don't really understand how your image fits either interpretation.

Regarding the image itself - I like your duotone and the graininess of your image.

Almost Only Counts in Horseshoes and Hand Grenades
by aurorab

Comment:
OK, I looked up your title, and now I get that it's a Green Day song. I suspect though that most voters will be just going "huh?".

In regards to your image, I like that you have removed distractions from the background by using a white backdrop, but it would turn out better I think if you placed your subject a little further away from the backdrop so that backdrop itself isn't in focus. Your focus seems to have missed your subject slightly, and your exposure is not great on the subject either, because the hand grenade just looks like a black blob, there is no detail perceivable.

Sorry to be negative, it's just that I like to explain my low votes.

3 Turkeys Trump 3 Deer
by hazelmay

Comment:
The way I see it, the quote that this challenge is based on could be taken in two ways: 1. Things that matter" or things that literally count, eg an abacus etc. I don't really understand how your image fits either interpretation.

Regarding the image itself, I find it to be very dark, with image quality issues, particularly through the trees. Must have been a sight to see though - turkeys chasing deer :)

A nice pair of nipples :) :) ..
by kiwinick

Comment:
I really don't get this sorry... wonder if you shot specifically for the brown?

Burnt Offering (Tales of an American Dad, pt. 1)
by mpeters

Comment:
Totally robbed - should have ribboned! I really love this image (and your strobist stuff of late). Please keep it up :)

Basic Instinct
by h2

Comment:
Such a clean image. Will do very well if the prudes don't kill you ;P

Left Behind
by luvmyaussie

Comment:
Beautiful - I love the sepia and the sharpness of the bear's eye. 8
Looking at this again, I'm pretty sure it's Amy's. You have done really well with this - my equal pick for the blue.

Waiting for the Council
by JohannesFrank

Comment:
Well I would have picked this as Hotpasta's if I didn't think I recognised his dog in another entry. lovely use of B&W and vignette. 8