Somewhere Else
by tanguera

Comment:
Very nice; you not only met the challenge description but created an engaging photo. This is an excellent example of how composition should be done.

Silence is GOLDEN
by mariuca

Comment:
The first thing that grabs me is that what appears to be your main subject, the tape or whatever it is, looks more brownish than gold, at least on my monitor. Some of the creases it in look quite golden to me and I would have preferred the whole thing to have that hue. If I were voting I would not deduct for the color, it's close enough.

Your idea here is fascinating and while it doesn't have mainstream DPC appeal it does have an audience. This photo really works for me because the person behind is blurred and the tape just adds another layer of obfuscation. The hand is a nice touch and contrasts nicely with the background.

IMO, it would be a stronger image if it were cropped differently, maybe a bit off the right or even in portrait orientation. Having a smaller strip over just the mouth may give it a different feel.

Crossing Over
by Hipychik

Comment:
Beautiful.

Into the Jungle
by AllenP

Comment:
I'm not a fan of big black border, but the processing/lighting are excellent.

a kiss to build a dream on
by skewsme

Comment:
Lovely high key photo and certainly something different than the rest.

uncle dan
by bspurgeon

Comment:
I like this a lot and my favorite so far. My eye is immediately drawn to your subject and left to linger, wanting to know more about them.

Southfork Ranch Torpo Norway
by mundilitli

Comment:
Subject makes for an interesting subject, but the placement of your models tends to make them the focus of the photo. Perhaps having the child playing "peek-a-boo" from behind the fence would make it seem less staged, with just his head peeking out?

reflective
by WildShutter

Comment:
Good idea, but I wonder how this would look in landscape mode.

Grandpa's old parts cabinet
by AlbanyDave

Comment:
My grandfather had something similar in his garage for years. Congrats on the ribbon.

Into the Sea
by Alicia

Comment:
Congrats on the first ribbon, Alicia!