A Moment for the Fallen
by toddhead

Comment:
This really nails the challenge. I like the starkness of the bw for this.

Ellipsis...
by lej

Comment:
Very cool idea. I don't like the wall texture as it detracts from the illusion of the ellipsis coming from the subject. Other than that I like the composition and creativity.

...much better
by aliqui

Comment:
Definitely silence. I like the accent of curves & lines with the lighting. The bottom of the lobe seems a bit blown out, but it's still very effective.

d e p r i v a t i o n
by nixter

Comment:
This is my favorite concept using the taped mouth motif, particularly since you cut off incoming sound for your subject too. The negative space really underscores the silence.

Put a cork in it!
by PaulE

Comment:
LOL! I love it! Creative interpretation and a nice portrait too.

Death Without a Scream
by Nathanael_G

Comment:
This is a very intriguing photo on it's own and the title adds to that sense very well. The orientation feels odd to me as though the petals are falling up as the flower dies. I hope you'll share some of the concept behind the way you composed it this way. It certainly conveys a sense of silence to me and is among my favorites so far.

...you could hear a pin drop...
by antje

Comment:
I like this interpretation. Nice composition & lighting. It's really among my favorites for this challenge so far.

Raining Feathers
by rjkstesch

Comment:
Beautiful tones, textures & lighting. This is one of my favorites in this challenge as I can't hear anything except silence from this frame (excluding a sneeze shortly after shooting).

splotches
by gliphix

Comment:
I love this photo. It's a wonderful combination of mostly colorful abstract textures with a small window of context. Also, I like the angle since it's more true to the feeling of being in a wave. I didn't expect to see this ribbon, but I'd argue that it's one of the most underrated of the challenge.

Congratulations on a great capture.

The Dance of Fire
by BAMartin

Comment:
These are the best flames I've seen in 2008. Not sure I understand the comments asking for more detail and sharpness in the flames. The textures & lines you've captured are simply marvelous.