Waropoly
by Paulk

Comment by Dar_Kwan:
LOL would love to know where you got the board...

Waropoly
by Paulk

Comment by hgpayne:
SOMEBODY went to a lot of effort for a non-profit challenge :)

But "out of place..." hmm. The only thing in this photo as presented that is "out of place" is the $20 when properties are selling for billions. I guess the tank playing piece is too big for the game as well.

Waropoly
by Paulk

Comment by e301:
Strange picture: terribly well executed, technically of course, and I like the detailing both of shot and of set-up, in that cards and stuff. Did you make that monopoly board? Or are they actually so utterly insensitive that it is produced commercially? I wouldn't put it past some people ... but I think it must be your own work - terribly convincing. Overall, however, the image is a touch disorganised, which dilutes its impact - and in fact, I think it's too dependent on text for it's real moments of fun.

To the Stars
by Paulk

Comment by floyd:
It's not like me to complain about applicability to the challenge but surely this is more "converging lines" than parallel? Regardless it's a great atmospheric shot and well worthy of recognition.

To the Stars
by Paulk

Comment by Aden:
I am a great fan of color. There is a total lack of blue in this photo.Of all colors there should be blue,

The angle is great. Composition is OK. But there is no color.You lose points because you do not intagrate color as an aspect of your composition. While B&W can be a strong format, you fail to see that there is a pervading color cast that would give a sense of motion to your picture.

To the Stars
by Paulk

Comment by tyt2000:
Congrats on your second ribbon in a row. This structure/building has so much power to it, the perspective and tone really enhance that. Did you worry about the slight tilt to the right? Just curious.

Good luck in your next challenges...

- Thamer

To the Stars
by Paulk

Comment by Paulk:
Thanks for all the great comments
you wait all year for a ribbon and then two come along at once
I doubt that my entry for "out of place" will score high and I'm bracing myself for the comments

By the way " to the stars " post shot editing would have passed the basic rules it was converted to B/W and the contrast increased

To the Stars
by Paulk

Comment by La-Luna:
Congratulations Paul!!!! a well deserved blue ribbon for you:)) and I'm impressed... two blues in a row!!!

To the Stars
by Paulk

Comment by Jackpotwinner:
good job u won yahooooooooooooooooooooooweeeeeeeeeeee 4 you i mean

To the Stars
by Paulk

Comment by zmaerd:
The clouds look fake to me, something of the sort of "Difference Clouds" as produced with Photoshop. Maybe not, but it just looks like it could have been rendered rather than captured. Not to offend, just to question the possibility. I liked this image, the clouds just gave me a 2nd guess. Regardless, congrats on the win and the numerous other wins under your belt. You've definitely got a good thing going.