Shoemaker
by primabarbara

Comment:
A dying trade preserved: the leading line of the bench, cluttered with tools of the trade and boots, encourages the eyes to circle round to the jolly craftsman himself. The sharpness of the image facilitated the opportunity to look at all the details of his shop - really quite fascinating. Two-digit score from me.

Stonehorse Bakery and Market
by timfythetoo

Comment:
The multiple frames - picture frame, outside bricks of window, window frame, pans on side of window, window and shelf in the back, high hanging pan at top - all work remarkably well to bring the viewer's attention to the baker in front. The has so many interesting things to explore. The light seems harsh washing out the colors a bit, but that is okay as it lends to the mood and, truth be known, there probably is not much color in a bakery kitchen anyway! Double digit rating on this image from me.

veins
by tnun

Comment:
Captivating abstract.

Rolling Home
by NikonJeb

Comment:
Clearly a candid, hand-held, night capture - technically difficult given those constraints; so there are, naturally, the inherent troubles present: blurred, grainy, OOF. Yet, I kept coming back to it. It was the last image of this challenge I scored because I struggled to balance its technical flaws against the poignancy of the image.

Initially, it was the striking golden light slicing the square that drew my attention, so I thought the composition good for the square crop. But upon seeing what you were recording, you snagged my emotions - and held on.

If I had to rate this strictly on technical criteria, I hope you understand it would not do well; however, the emotional impact is nearly overwhelming and what you have captured deserves laudations. Eight from me.

square Dick
by jmritz

Comment:
I appreciate the geometric and freeform shapes incorporated within the square. Well, and quickly, seen.

at home
by tvsometime

Comment:
Extraordinary lighting, tones and shadow play. Simple but mesmerizing.

7... 7... 7... 7... :))
by Mond

Comment:
Quite frankly the texture overlay undoes this image for me, but I really like how the concept defines your title. Had to smile.

Dreaming Meditation
by franktheyank

Comment:
A most artful creation.

5.6183
by SEG

Comment:
Textures are almost always something I look for in an image; this does not fail to pique my interest from that point. Good lighting. Tack sharp.

5.82
by vawendy

Comment:
Not until I opened the thumbnail did I realize the black hunter lurking...
Beautifully lit. Everything important sharp as a tack. Effective composition. Fun story unfolding. Earns more than 5.82 from me!