In the Mind of Vader
by Shadowrain

Comment by k4ffy:
i am your father.

In the Mind of Vader
by Shadowrain

Comment by Arcanist:
Almost an exact opposite decision here as the white image that was also submitted in the challenge. Good to see a bit more variety in the message, however the stark contrast of light and dark leads this viewer to wonder if the white is really nothing more than a blown out highlight. As I continue to evaluate the image, however I am struck with the thought that this could be a person in a darkened house, opening a door to look outside. The concept becomes very powerful in the realm of fear. 'Should I venture beyond?' This raises the bar on the message of the image, however the concept's execution seems to have fallen prey to too little detail and too much darkness. I want desperately to give higher marks for this, but am held back from not being able to see some detail of the life that is hiding in the blackness. If more detail either in the open doorway or the interior were visible I could find myself knocking this image up anywhere for 2 to 4 points. For now I bump this to a 4, simply on the anticipation that slowly came over me as I continued to evaluate. I may return again.

Philosophical Perspective of an Apple
by Shadowrain

Comment by unikorn:
aw man i cant believe this got disqualificated... disqualified... disqualimifacated... regardless, its one of the bestest apple shots.. yea screwy quality, but quality pics are overrated...

The Man Upstairs
by Shadowrain

Comment by TrueGeek:
agreed, this should have been much higher. I voted 9 and assumed it would at least be in the top 10.

Looking at the comments I think people just didn't get the connection to the challenge. Trust me, if you meet this guy in this stairwell, he has the authority in your situation.

7 A.M.
by Shadowrain

Comment by alanfreed:
Didn't read the challenge description, eh? :)

The Man Upstairs
by Shadowrain

Comment by vince31874:
wow. I can't believe this finished so low. For what it is worth, I gave this the only 10. <> :)

Message edited by author 2004-12-01 10:56:45.

7 A.M.
by Shadowrain

Comment by JCDean:
what are there 7 of?

7 A.M.
by Shadowrain

Comment by DaisyGirl:
The lighting and tone of this photo are great - you've really captured the groggy-eyed feeling. The missing light in the upper right helps draw the eye from the front aisle triangle to the inverted triangle created by the darkness on the wall. Nicely done.

7 A.M.
by Shadowrain

Comment by Prof_Fate:
Different take on things. Try this to help de-haze this shot and igve it some life - USM with settings of 30/60/1

7 A.M.
by Shadowrain

Comment by Dusty:
IMHO, this does not meet the specified challenge although the photo is fair.