Bamboo
by jpoole

Comment:
I'm usually bad at botany, but I don't think that's bamboo...no effect on my score, however.

Wipe-Out
by rcrawford

Comment:
This is very dramatic, but I'd feel better if I saw a fully-armored biker. Of course, when discussing motorcycle helmet laws years ago with my dad (a science teacher) he pointed out it was just natural selection -- riders with helmets had a better chance of living to reproduce...

I guess you get a "bonus point" for offering up such a "negative" example...

Assignment Due Tonight
by kwinter

Comment:
At least they provide a Mac and a decent-sized monitor...

What's on telly?
by Damitriel

Comment:
I like the idea. I'm a little distracted by the slight difference in angle between the view of the still and video cameras.

Staring Rusty Pistol
by conq

Comment:
I wish there could be at least a little of the background below; I think I'd have tried propping it up slightly or maybe suspending it with clear fishingline.

Hercules - Myth of Strength and Courage
by chakkobbo

Comment:
Fortunately the title doesn't affect my score here, but I think that's Hermes (or Mercury), the messenger of the the gods. Hints are the winged hat and caduceus (staff entwined with serpents -- symbol of the medical profession).

Flaming Lips
by arnit

Comment:
Looks scary. I'd like it even better if there weren't so much flame (caught earlier in the eruption), or maybe if it hadn't been quite so bright. But then again, I might end up liking this one better...after the challenge, if it's OK with you, I'd like to try making an adaptation to this image.

Out of the Blue
by Jean

Comment:
Great effect.

Coca Cola can - circa 1990
by prodigal havoc

Comment:
I'm curious, was the printing (if any) on the can gold-colored? Nice "nesting" of negative spaces.

Challenge Discards
by jimmsp

Comment:
You mean RECYCLED! Very funny, although catching the apple in mid-splat would have been great (if less subtle).