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This perfectly exposed image works very well for me because of the constrasting texture of the ski and hair. I also really appreciate that there is no background visible. Even the watch adds interest without distracting.

Simple, yet original. Well done!

Howard, well seen, well captured, and well executed. Oh, well . . . ^_^

I could learn so much if I see this...... have a good weekend Howard

 

Els

Funny how this image has a calming effect on the viewer - probably because the pose is so relaxed. High-key works well again, Howard.

wonderful how the rather small part tells us the mood he must have been in, relaxed, that it is, watching something for a longer time, stretching and probably purring...

It DOES have a calming effect. I also like the texture that the hair provides.

Nice idea that is well captured. Good job Howard.

WOW! Great idea and capture,Howard.

Okay, time to be a bit brutal I'm afraid. This one doesn't do it for me. Perhaps it's supposed to be subtler and more symbolic, but in terms of pure viewer enjoyment it's way down on the scale (compare it for example to your pizza guy and the attitude those shots exude).

 

Warren

Howard- I feel like you've made some quantum shift in your visual thinking? This is really excellent. "Blending Into The Environment," "Curls And Then Some," these are all really fabulous and are a real departure from what's transpired before. More than just being pretty pictures of interesting scenes rendered in an unusual technique, these images have become more of a statement about the universality of people. They are also very "icon-like" in that they're also a statement of the time(s) (like my joke with this image?) in that they're often faceless, but can be attributed to something or someone within each of our own realms of experience. You are really on to something here!