Hi - had to look for this again. When I left a comment during voting, did wonder if this might be yours! :) (I'm getting to know some of my favourite photographers). Glad to see it placed pretty high even if I think it deserves much better. Congrats!
This has a very contemporary feel to it. Reminds me of something I would see in an art gallery. Unique. One of 2 top picks for me in this challenge altho' it probably will not be the views of the majority.
your shot is quite artistic, the muted tones are effective, the bend in the shapes adds an abstract, painted quality. one of my favorites this challenge
This is so different and yet very, very effective. I really like the canvassy/painting effect and the subtle colours. This deserves a good placing - I hope you get one.
I love how you have achieved an impressionist feel to this shot. The simplicity of pastel colours and the deformed lines give a semi surreal feeling which result in a delightful image to look at.
Compositionally I feel that there is just a little too much of the blue at the bottom of the image. Cropping to half way between the mauve/blue transition, and the bottom would I feel produce a stronger result.
That being said this is a wonderful image, and completely different in approach and style to the others I have seen to date. – Well done with this great idea.