The Aftermath of War
by mistkerl

Comment by Neil:
I never commented on this but it's fantastic, and touching. I think in advanced editing, this could have won, perhaps by deemphasizing the pole in the background and the colorful objects in the upper right.

By the way, this touched me and I gave it a 10! If you are still in Iraq, I wish you well, and if it's not your home, most of all, a safe return to your home.

missed the party
by mistkerl

Comment by casm:
nice shot.

missed the party
by mistkerl

Comment by ThomLee:
I don't see anything in this image that tell me anything about "too late"

thisclose.jpg
by mistkerl

Comment by mistkerl:
This is the entry point of an AK-47 round into the bedroom of a Villa I was living in. Fortunately, I was downstairs at the time it came through.

watertruck.jpg
by mistkerl

Comment by clictacamera:
This is the kind of photo I enjoy. A person being himself doing simple activity. It would be difficult to invent such a caption. I loved the foreground oranges and reflectors, perhaps busy but full of interesting shapes to explore. I noticed the background wire at odds with the flash of color and the unique truck top hug. I hate the pinks and baby blues of the boxes. A different angle, crop or effect that decreases the flat two dimensional feeling would be a bonus but dpchallenge experts can help you as we at CTC are on a patient learning curve. Hope to see more entries from you in the future. Congratulations with your 1st photo entry result.
Keep reaching,
by Donald

The Aftermath of War
by mistkerl

Comment by clictacamera:
As a thumbnail I thought I was looking at blueberries. Then I saw the Garbage challenge followed by your incredible photo subject. It is so difficult to decide what to accept as unpublished or sanitized images coming from Irak here in Canada. Nobody want's to be stuck in what I describe in your photo as the dry mud. War horror is implied by your damaged "fruits". I think that color is important due to blue also meaning sad when hardship strikes and a style of song that reveals or heals inner pain. It is also UN cap identifying ultimate goal of peace. Great photo. Thanks for sharing,
by Donald

2littlebirds.jpg
by mistkerl

Comment by suemack:
This shot really appeals to me. Composition's great, I like the colours, I think it's the combination of sandbags, sand and the common sparrow.....a worldwide little friend. Good work!

The Aftermath of War
by mistkerl

Comment by pawdrix:
Great image. Stay safe...and get some Pulitzer prize winners while you're there.

The Aftermath of War
by mistkerl

Comment by SJCarter:
Love this shot. Congrats on your top 10 finish.

The Aftermath of War
by mistkerl

Comment by mistkerl:
This was my first submission, thanks for the comments!