Congratulations to MellisaBird, who's
Love image was the runaway favorite for
People's Choice in the "Shadows" assignment, and was selected for
Editor's Choice for Artistic and Technical Merit.
Love
This was a well executed image that succeeded on several levels. Both the lighting and the compositional elements contributed to the great "depth" of this image. The lighting on the ring gave it a three-dimensional look, and the depth conveyed by the shadow underneath made the viewer feel as if they could reach in and lift the ring off the page. The symbolism of the ring and heart shape of the shadow provided a conceptual depth that made an emotional connection with the viewer, and drew them into the image long enough to encourage them to read the smatterings of text as well. It was obvious that the text addressed the topic of Love, yet just enough of the text was presented to intrigue the viewer and have them realize that "Love" was being presented as a complex topic that could not be easily understood. Very well done! (As a very minor "constructive criticism," I felt that the engraving inside the ring was distracting and could possible have been rotated around so that it was out of the scene.)
I've awarded Honorable Mention to Becky's Shadow Rider image. I thought this was a well done image that could have been a bit stronger if the pink pedal was removed from the scene. (Perhaps by rotating the pedals so that the pink pedal was hidden by the tire?)
Shadow Rider
Thank you again to everyone that participated in the "shadows" assignment
Keith
