hello?
by Lutchenko

Comment:
lol. Great idea.

Untitled
by jdixonsd

Comment:
I thought about doing something similar--having an entering and leaving object such that it looked like they were one object that was "wrapping around." I think this would "read" better if it were flipped--well for those of us who read from left to right, anyway. Still cool, however.

Twisted Steel
by Magnumphotography

Comment:
Cyclist is very subtle--seems very distant & conveys the "leaving the frame" concept well. Great composition--love how the lines lead the eye to the cyclist.

sssslider
by cutout

Comment:
Looks rather like a cutout. Cool motion in the shoe(s). Love the texture--I can almost feel it. The square shapes almost give it a cubist feel.

Destination Unknown
by pixelpig

Comment:
Love the lines and colors.

Arthur Incorrectly Believes he is Receiving a Quest From God
by Ken-W

Comment:
Funny...very Gary Larson-ish.

Rosebud
by Melethia

Comment:
I definitely agree with dafletchr's assessment, especially in regard to the tones. I like the almost random looking composition.

Tiny blue flowers
by Melethia

Comment:
Some variety of Forget-me-not? Maybe Myosotis sylvatica?

Short nap
by Melethia

Comment:
I think the vignette hurts more than helps. It just seems to wash out the colors--especially since they are trying to be bright and saturated otherwise.

I tried a B/W conversion to test that theory. I still think it might be a little too much, but without colors for it to wash out, it wasn't so noticeable.

Next, I tried dodging it to remove the vignette altogether. I think I prefer it without.

The bit of plywood on the wall is unattractive and doesn't really fit with the rest of the building materials.

The subject looks to be in pain more so than sleeping. lol

I like how the bench and the suffering sleeper form an "X." I also like the way the umbrella (?) fits into the frame. I'm not so sure about the placement of the bicycle--it and the grimacing napper seem to draw a straight line across the picture.

Did I mention that the subject looks to be in pain?

Should you resubmit to 1x? It doesn't really strike me as something they would publish. Maybe add an overlay and/or use that anguished expression to your advantage. But then again, what do I know?

Well, anyway, that's my $0.02.

in the magic garden
by cutout

Comment:

Originally posted by Melethia: I don't actually see a nude form here - I simply feel a nude form - it has that sense to it, even without knowing it was in a "nude" challenge. More of an elemental thing, really. Works for me. Keep doing whatever it is you do - works more often than not. p.s. Love the magic flowers bit from Steve. :-)

That's the best kind of abstract, IMO. The shapes look like what they are supposed to be, but at the same time they aren't what they appear to be.

I would love to see a shot of this shot from a different angle that revealed what you were shooting (the same applies to most all of your work). You have a great eye for shape, texture, and color.

I second the "magic flowers" love. Too funny.

Message edited by author 2009-10-03 00:00:46.