Ouch! Now who would be so brave to do such bodily harm to make such an intense entry?

Not who I thought you were but not surprised because you're just as creative

Ouch! good one

This must be what they mean by "suffering for your art!" Good job and good luck

Have you looked at it rotated so it's horozontal? Might be kind of cool. *shrug*

really wonderful

Come on Josh, I'm not the only photo masochist around here

Nice one, good luck

Stunning! These photographers are determined

NOT FAIR! I don't know too many women that would do this kinda stuff unless a lot of money or presents or a bentley GTC 2011 pearl white with tan interior were involved!!! LOL GREAT SACRAFICE!!!

Well Gee Locks, can you blame me? I was just convinced this was yours. So the author has surprised me because masochism is not what I'd expect from them. Still one of the most interesting shots in the contest.

ok I have to go with that I'm not 100% convinced that it's REAL blood but the whole presentation is absolutely amazing!!!! Someday I hope to have an imagination as most of everyone I've seen on here has!

good idea, good shot and I'm curious if you can catch the egg-photo with this.

Awesome - I agree with Kyricoms comment that this would look good horizontal to - to match the title - making it appear as though the fist is punching.

Congrats James..Amazing to see such passion for the artwork ..Hope your hand is healed now.

Nice one! GL!

cute

Good dog!!

Cute, but he dosn't have his thumb out?!? Maybe off topic my friend! LOL!!!

LOL... this is awesome

Is he on his way to the Westminster Dog Show?

Nice framing !

nice angle, could be a little lighter and more contrast.

Thank you for the compliments and for your suggestion friiskiwi

I like the reflection on the pole. Good job

Much better.

Thanks kyricom, I liked the reflection too

Congrats for your third place!

Thanks!

Author how is this handmade?

Well, you buy the seeds, plant them in a mild Spring, cover them with transparent plastic foil so heat concentrates on seed, water every two days, wait for the tiny plant to come out from the soil, carefully tie it so naugthly winds do not harm it and one day you will be repaid by a cascade of magnificent blue flowers. All this started with a little black seed in the palm of your hand.

Nice image

not sure if this is on theme, and also OOF