Summer Figs & Wine
by mefnj

Comment:
A lot to say about this image. In any case, it cannot be ignored, to say the least.
It tells too much. For instance, cut the top part, goblet, green drapery, vase, and the picture becomes IMHO a lot more powerful.
When the fashion for textured walls was in full bloom, meaning sponging, glaze, etc., it was used with abandon on all surfaces in commercial spaces or private homes without this "respiro" that Italians taught us (the neutral grey, the moment of pause). But the bottom part of this photo is using the texture plenty but in the same chromatic palette, so it's rich and does not need anything else. Your green velvety background tends to be this "respiro" but it's not, it's one more color behind a very colorful vase.
A long story here. But good photos are subject of good pondering.

Untitled
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Ben, this is an image I struggle with. It did not go beyond the effect in my opinion. It might be too vulnerable technically, thus stopping the viewer to go to the essence. The blur and movement and double image do not enhance the perception of the subject. It's just looking in a wet mirror.
I might soud harsh, but such happens with art works worth the second and third look. Art works that cannot be ignored and pierce the brain or the heart.

Message edited by author 2011-07-02 01:17:47.

Confident
by Mike

Comment:
Cirque du Soleil? What is this disturbingly extravagant and somehow ridiculous thing? An amazing "costume"!

Rings
by rmezzo

Comment:
Makes perfect sense and it's a truly satisfying child portrait.

WrongPeeps.jpg
by tnun

Comment:
They look like those ferocious Greek women from Zorba! Goya would have loved these peeps so much. Me too.

_LTS9414w.jpg
by LevT

Comment:
Now that we all love it would you disclose the location?

Windswept Heights
by PenelopeK

Comment:
Great image. A bad hair day for the sky!

split-sky
by tanguera

Comment:
You are right, this is split personality. And the capture is spectacular.

Cay Sal Bank 06.
by MelonMusketeer

Comment:
Totally honey dipped! Amazing.

radial-sunset-2-IMG_2226.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Hollywood sky. I can hear the music!