I love this photo! You did an excellent job with the panorama, and I love that there is still writing on the chalkboard, makes the photo so much more interesting! Reply »

Congrats Reply »

Great shot. Reply »

Good shot and good mood! Reply »

And so it begins..... lol Reply »

Guess it's something like 'snakes on a plane' part 2? Reply »

Did someone get caught "Chimping"??? LOL Reply »

Your right James, the girl on your left is defiantly chimping, I was just checking my histogram Reply »

I'm so glad there's "Google"! I guess you have to be an expert to know what chimping is Thank you Google...I now know what the heck these mods are talking about!
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LOL I can't believe there's actually a wiki entry about it! Reply »

Looks like the girl is sitting on itsmymoments' knee. Just what was going on during that trip? Reply »

Congratulations!!! Have a cookie!

note: cookie is purely hypothetical. Reply »

Congratulations to her Reply »

I think, that a white background fits much more for this women. Reply »

I disagree about the background. The out of the dark effect is set much better with the dark background. Good choice the first time. Good shot! GL! Reply »

Love it and right on point with the subject.
Agreed with jawshoewhah. I like the black background best. Reply »

Great shot, my only criticism is that I would have had the light from the other side, the the shadow from the tassel wouldn't have fallen on her face. Reply »

Good point, friiskiwi. And, the background is good. Everybody knows that if you want to win a contest here the background has to be black! Reply »

ah, her eyes are shining of pride Reply »

Ahh I love this, I too graduated college later in life,54 so I personally know how she feels. to you Author and to this lovely graduate.
You are both winners here for sure
Very good capture. Reply »

"To create interesting light one must create interesting shadows" (Syl Arena) - Well done Reply »

congratulation!superb entry Reply »

love this entry! Background fits very good and the expression on her face is pride and happiness combined. Lots of work lies behind her, she climed the mountain and stands now on the peak. Just lovely. Great entry and right on theme. GL Reply »

Excellent... Reply »

To avoid the shadow of the nose in your models face try this...
Place a mirror on the exact oposite direction of the light source (flash in this case i believe).
Mirror will work as a "fill light" using the light from your light source.
That way you'll have a better result with NO shadow on the face & a PRO look on yor photo!!!
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great shot Reply »

So much for being anonymous.. but probably just me. Reply »

fantastic shot author...top entry for sure...well done Reply »

Beautiful Reply »

Beautiful Reply »

Ditto Reply »

GL! Reply »

Perfect =) Reply »

A most deserving placement! Reply »

Nice work, love the detail and colour. Reply »

Terrific! Reply »

High res is stunning Reply »

Amazing in HR and a little spooky too = ) Reply »

Nice. I like the old B-ball hoops. Reply »

Very nice work here author...wonderful textures and details,I feel ilke I'm able to step into the image... Reply »

Thank you, all. It was definitely pretty spooky in there (especially since I shot on a windy day and the ceiling kept making odd, creaking noises). Reply »

Congrats for your second place! Reply »

As opposed to welding 2 pieces of wood together? Reply »

Or someone's butt-cheeks together? It's an awesome shot author and I was thinking of the same but I know of no welders so good luck! Reply »

dang nice shot, did you set a timer on this? or wear a mask too.
Curious on how you shot it. Reply »

wonderful Reply »

Thank you for your comments, everyone! cabldawg71, I did not set a timer for this. It was taken in my father's garage with dim lighting (but not too dim). I set my exposure for 1/200 and my aperture at about f 5.2. I did in fact wear a facemask and I basically just set my camera for continuous shooting and held the button down while the welder did his thing. After adjusting the contrast a bit in lightroom and cropping it down I was left with the image above. Hope this helps! Reply »

It sure does Author, and good luck to you Reply »

I must say your subject looks rather familiar. Reply »

I think he's handsome! Reply »

well done Reply »

Does your wife know, locksmagic? Reply »

It's ok kyricom, she thinks he's handsome too Reply »

Congrats for your second place! Reply »

hey buddy....Congrats for your second place! Reply »

Congrats on placing, steve! Reply »

Haha, great entry!! Reply »

wait, i think you uploaded the wrong thing this time.. take it back to the previous one :P I take it you were making the sbs Reply »

Funny! Maybe just make the edges of the poster more irregular, otherwise it's a great job. Reply »

I think this is very funny, but the sad part is that there are actual people who do this for a living LOL Reply »

I know some people who do cage fighting. The job being offered, however, is simply being "punched in the face". You don't GET to fight back! :P Reply »

I took CMYK's advice (thanks, buddy!) and made some alterations to the poster edges. Reply »

great job on the text Reply »

*lol* "dental not included" Pretty funny idea! Good luck Reply »

i know alot people who deserve this job. funny! good job. Reply »

this is incredible... lol Reply »

Congrats for your second place! Reply »

congrats Reply »

Thanks, all! I appreciate the 'grats, and I especially appreciate all the helpful advice I was given. Reply »

congrats! Reply »

Congrats!! Reply »

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