Untitled
by iskowjen

Comment:
Lovely idea, and really interesting subject - but unfortunately it needs to be in focus for maximum impact.

Fear of Future
by e301

Comment:
Beautiful candid. The b&w really works, contrasting the brickwork with the white plaster. The backlight from the sun also really makes a big impact on the lovely older couple, both in the lighting on his jacket but the shadows on the floor. I don't know how you feel about borders but I think a small border would really help frame this lovely shot.

For all udder issues
by snaffles

Comment:
Great title - I don't think I'd have spent the time looking at the uses on the side but with the title it really diverted attention. Would have been a nicer shot if you could have kept a clean background as those tiles are a tad in the way, and the texture of the goop itself could be brought out better with a bit more DoF (if sharper you may well win more points for the 'ooo shiny' factor)

...we told time
by FocusPoint

Comment:
Outstanding simplicity and lovely use of light and shadow. The fact that the timer is spotless and pin sharp is really impressive in a Basic challenge (I never have that kind of patience!) and makes the shot.

Letters
by PGerst

Comment:
Gorgeous toning that really makes this shot. Everything feels 'wartime' about this shot (as you no doubt intended) with great cues everywhere, from the key, to the stamps, to the photo and even to the handwriting. Technically the DoF, lighting, composition and tones are all perfect for the shot imho. Excellent work.

Before the HMO's
by notesinstones

Comment:
What's an HMO?! I love the low contrast in this shot which shows off the textures and shapes so nicely with the subtle lighting. The mortal and pestle definitely ties this together as an 'Old Ways' shot.

Old Ways
by choltmeier

Comment:
Nice shot, but would I think have better impact if you had greater DoF to bring the whiskey into focus.

Plodding along nicely
by LevT

Comment:
Lovely shot - I really like the b&w/duotone conversion you've done on this because it really brings out the various tones. The DoF is great, pushing out the background enough to keep focus on the tricycle - and your subject has an interesting look on his sharp face. Nice.

Just One Spark...
by klkitchens

Comment:
Personally I don't like the high colour border with the black and white - it's just too distracting. The shot itself provides lots of interest but isn't 'old ways' explicitly enough to score higher.

Tri-X
by fotomann_forever

Comment:
Yeah baby...good ole tri-x with grain you could build sandcastles out of. Unfortunately I don't think digital grain comes across as well, but I get your intention. Very Lennon/Ono shot imho - I think I'd like this ungrained and lovely on my wall.