Old Soul
by sher

Comment:
One of my favorites of the challenge. What I like best is the way you captured the unique tones of his skin. The different shades of orange, grey and brown are fascinating. I also like the symmetry of the shot and the depth your lighting successfully creates. Good luck. I can't vote but I give it a 10.

Gargoyle
by MikeO

Comment:
As being a fan and semi-collector of gargoyle statuettes, I appreciate this shot a great deal. You did a fantastic job of filling the frame and capturing the details carved into the stone. The shadow cast by his brow intensifies the forboding look in his eye and I am intrigued by what the rest of the figure might look like.

Low Tech Undo
by Gracious

Comment:
Great colors, really enhanced bu the brightness of your lighting. I love the title too. This is a "fun" photo. Very appropriate for this "back to school" time of year.

lisa
by johnny_justjohnny

Comment:
For this particular challenge, I would have liked to have seen you pull in a little tighter to lose every bit of the background. Your lighting may be a little harsh. Losing the reflection on her forehead and cheek might soften her skin and complexion. Nice capture of her eyes.

a root from an old cypress tree
by grigrigirl

Comment:
This is a great shot. I love when a piece of nature is captured in such a way that it looks like something other than what it is. Yes, you can tell ther is bark in the photo, but it has more of a feel of a piece of modern art than of a tree root. What I find particularly interesting are the areas of red...almost like blood.

Magnolia
by DennisF

Comment:
I love that you kept this in black and white and the lighting is fabulous. I don't know if you intended a soft focus for artisitic sake, but in this case, a shaper image might have worked better. Particdularly at the bottom of the shot, it seems a little too out of focus, detracting from an otherwise perfect shot.

Stallion
by eikidigi

Comment:
I think this is a great interpretation of the challence. I love the brighter lighting in his mane bringing out the details of each hair, but what I find most interesting are the folds of the skin of his neck. It adds depth and character. I can't give you a vote but if I could, you'd be right up there. Great job.

Tarnished Pose
by A Weaver

Comment:
This is a great "in the garden" shot. I wish the lighting were just a little better on her face so that we can see more of the details of her expression since she is your focal point. However, the water in the front and the flowers in the back are great. One of the best shots I've seen yet this challenge.

Holding On....
by buzzrock

Comment:
So far, this is my favorite. I love the metalic look of the grasshopper and the complimentary color of the leaves behind him. The white backdrop really makes it all stand out. Good luck.

Standing Guard
by tgrlily

Comment:
The dogs being so dark require different lighting to make this a more effective shot. It is difficult to make them out since they are standing right in front of a shadowed area. The lighting on the foreground vegetation and wood is nice though.