Jamila
by MAK

Comment:
Simply gorgeous.

One of the most private things in the world is an egg until it is broken. (M.F.K. Fisher)
by mefnj

Comment:
Fascinating. A joy to explore.

Ice cave man
by Gudjonotto

Comment:
Very cool! (no pun intended, but maybe... :)

Congrats on the red!

Reading does not depend on location and time
by pgirish007

Comment:
Beautifully done. Congrats on the PB!!

Necessity
by DCrest01

Comment:
Hehe -- I saw this on 1x, as well. The curves are beautifully done -- the edge of the paper and the pencil end are way oversharpened, imo.

Water Sprite
by grahamgator

Comment:
Wow... this shouldn't be down here. This should be on the front page. It's truly beautiful. It was a 9 from me.

little miss
by Neat

Comment:
Absolutely stunning!! Perfect perfect processing. Huge congrats on the free study blue!

Banana Bread
by grahamgator

Comment:
I love the processing on this. It really is simply stunning. One that really grows on you the more you look at it.

I could really see this one framed and hanging.

Golden Reflections
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
There was so much possibility to this one, but it just ends up being overdone, imo. I love the idea of the color, and reflections are something of which I'm very fond. However, the extreme sharpening of this, I think just ends up emphasizing what this is and takes away the mystery it could have. Plus (sorry...!) it's actually a little painful that way (I'm voting with a headache, so it does seem like it's shouting a tad) With softer sharpening and softer colors, I think this could have been stunning. 5 as is. But I think it could have gone as high as an 8 if processed in a different way.

Fan
by Mond

Comment:
This is working for me. Even though you see what it is, it's not immediately obvious. It makes you look a bit deeper to understand it. Also, it ends up being more about the lines and shapes than the object itself. It has a nice flow to it and the shadows are intriguing. Also that it just tapers into the black on the right gives it a little mystery and movement. I'm not sure it would last long with me, though. So it's a 7 right now. Will have to check tomorrow to see reactions and to see if it should be an 8.