Taken inside an old slave quarters in South Carolina, one of the worst parts of our history. Converted to b&w, USM, a lot of dodging and burning. Figure I will get dinged for the big blown highlight on the bed, but hope I captured something at least a little bit evocative.
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Didn't get a chance to comment on this early. Gave you a 7 during voter. Simply a wonderful still life, captured moment type of picture. Great mood and wonderful light (bear rear looks a little "hot" though). Congrats on the score of a stunning image.
This was one of my favorites. I gave it a 9. That toy in the cradle doesn't look quite like it belongs, but I figured this was some sort of museum room, so you couldn't do anything about that. But I think it hurts the composition. Nice lighting, and I don't mind the highlight on the bed.
Very nice shot Catherine and very deserving score. You've really captured the OLD feeling. I agree with skewsme that the pitcher really adds to it. Excellent.
Very nicely done - the B&W works very well for this image, and I agree with skewsme - the pitcher really adds to it. Another one in your "top five", too!