Oh Despair what am I to do
by Ryboflavin

Comment:
Ohhhhh.. finally! Got it! The pink border doesn't help the photo, but at least I understand now.

Blues
by nathaliedoo

Comment:
Noise, blue, and subject make this memorable - good job.

Alone
by dadas115

Comment:
Wonderful shot! The noise really gives a strong emotional impression to me, and the starkness of the water against the black of the hand creates a lasting image in my mind. The only thing that bothers me is the arm visible underneath the water. It ruins the impression of the "last grasp" before the subject sinks beneath the waves... still 9 for a striking image.

Dire Straits
by jimmythefish

Comment:
I like the concept of this photo, but I feel like there's something missing. Perhaps it's the darkness in the sky. Sorry I can't be more specific.

NO! I'm not ready to let him go!
by Sonifo

Comment:
This picture is great - evocative and emotional. The blue tint screams "depression, despair", the title and the barely lit cross provide the contextual cues. It makes my heart ache to think about it.

Huddled In The Corner
by inspzil

Comment:
Very, very cute. Not sure about the big border - it transfers too much emphasis away from the kitten.

Vertically Challenged
by myqyl

Comment:
Great picture, though the red border distracts the eye. Would have cropped the little bit of tan at the top and rotated the picture just a tad to the right.

"Mom Got the Last One Again" : (
by 3boyzMom

Comment:
Great facial expresion! The rest of the photo is quite well layed out for a spur of the moment shot!

Despair beyond repair
by Dim7

Comment:
Good subject, wish you included more of the landscape to highlight that feeling of bleakness.

Please Help Me!
by STEINR

Comment:
Looks merely sleep, as opposed to despairing. Good cropping though!