Weathered And Beaten
by dpdave

Comment:
Great color and composition. Were the eyes added for this challenge?

Grandpa and Grandson
by pahl

Comment:
Very nice family Christmas shot! Great expressions, and the Santa hat adds a bit of punctuation.

Blessed Reflection
by glad2badad

Comment:
Lovely.

Best Friends
by Neuferland

Comment:
I'm totally conviced! Nice job meeting the challenge.

Decorations for Ducks
by john180270

Comment:
Good idea, but (it seems to me that) the execution of this shot stretches the limits of the camera used. I do like the color cast though.

Winning with Class
by Zap228

Comment:
In the spirit of honest feedback, I truly do not understand the connection between the image and "Winning" in the title. Does this item relate to a holiday game of some sort?

Mutual Trust
by Gatorguy

Comment:
Nice smiles!

"Nightime Yuletide"
by tfarrell23

Comment:
Like the floating effect of the overhead lights. Nice photo!

Collision
by thatcloudthere

Comment:
I like the photojournalistic aspect of the shot, and I think you succeeded in communicating the idea of "broken lives" by the inclusion of the stroller. Although you have several commenters that applaud the high key treatment, I want to offer another opinion. Comparing your entry to your original photo, I find the b&w version to be much the busier of the two, and less successful in communicating the story of what has happened here. I think that the high key treatment does add drama, but in this case at the expense of clarity. I would have scored your entry a 6 had I voted on it.

On another front, after looking at the third (context) photo, it's amazing that you were able to position yourself to get the shots you did. Good job! I'll try to be as determined in taking my pics in the upcoming challenges.

Message edited by author 2004-12-22 14:00:11.

Ouch, no serviceable parts inside!
by graphicfunk

Comment:
What a lesson in creativity! VERY well deserved ribbon, congratulations!