Clever. This is the kind of image, if hanging in a Photo Exhibition, would cause people to stop and study it closer. Perfectly rendered and a highly emotive photograph. Just as an aside, your dilemma does not only extend to you and your job but it seems it is the culture, the norm nowadays. Be grateful that you do not live in a country where lese-majeste rules, for it would be instant imprisonment anywhere from three to fifteen years.

Congratulations on this win. It was a winner in my eyes!

well defined winner

Some of us didn't want to break our cameras Not many participating in these contests lately and that is sad....what could be done to make this pxyleyes site more "vibrant"?

Maybe suggest more contests

Nice shot this

Now, why couldn't I have thought of that!? I like it in monochrome and your expression further gives us pause as we try to figure out why that intensity...sharp and clear and tight crop holds us in the frame.

Thank you

Oh... don't blame the mirror..... :‑)

Congrats also on number two as well

Thanks a lot

Live long and prosper. :p

Keeping an eye on the competition?

Like the shadow, the darkness, the monochrome and the mystery.

I liked this one very much and congrats on number 3!

everybody is a photographer until......
until what..

....until they read National Geographic or joined Pxleyes.

Glad to see the question burning was answered.

Going on holiday and applying for a new passport?