Kinda reminds me of Forrest Whitaker in "Ghost Dog". Nice shot.

Vernon, we are still waiting for the tutorial!

lighting and processing is phenomenal.

Really wonderfully done...........love the tonal and lighting effect.

the making of is posted on my textblog.
check it out :-)

www.xoverip.info/archives/30

cheers
v.t.

I have been trying to stay on the down low lately, but I just had to log in and tell you how much I love this picture! The blue tones are great and I enjoy the blur. I don't care if anyone agrees with me or not, but this photo is excellent!

Back to silent mode I go. Take care. :)

Thank you Thelma, really appreciated coming from you (...) - i like this image too, (it has also a fascinating "strange aura" effect on me) - this was just one of this so rare "instant fugitif"..

Great processing and incidence of light

Really a original composition of it. The droplets are nice details.

Great details and contrast.. Cheers man :)

Well done in every aspect. Wonderful detail. :)

Ouh lala !
really great work !

Beautiful flower!

whaou ! Great contrast and B&W treatment

Thanks for the kind comments and the feature.

I really like this kinda "face down" approach !! it's so elegant and creative!

ohh i like this, this is a neat idea and excellent shot!

Not that I particularly like myself, but I like this picture. I'm glad it's featured.

Terrific image Philippe! Well executed, and a well deserved feature!

Thanks, George. Actually, it's the result of a team work: my wife took the picture.

I don't like the shadow due to the flash on the camera. It's more of a snapshot than a professional photograph. I like the idea though.

Well, I'm not a professional photographer.

This is nice. I think it misses being great because the stemen is no where in the shot. :P

(I'm kidding. I'm only teasing you.)

:-) Thank you both!!!

I join the choir: I really like this take on the theme.

Your photo captures a nostalgic and historic mood, as if it is working against time with the smooth edges of the material print juxtaposed with the old stone pavement. lovely!

Super! And I agree, a great submission for the theme.

L0L!

Hmmmm ... could you explain your concept on the approach here. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this submission.

Vintage? I don't know...

I chose this one as Vintage because I had been working on an outer glow in photoshop and it made me remember the way we did an outer glow in grandma's day was with a 2 min. exposure and a flashlight.

Okay - sometimes the story behind the image is as interesting as the image itself. Thanks for clarifying this - I now see the image in a whole new light :o)

What I really enjoy about this image is that it reminds me of one of those early 80's MTV spots. They were kind of like commercials that MTV would show in between music videos back when they first started.

I think this is a fun image! :)

I know that place! It's the MOMA in San francisco. One of my absolute favorite places to go. Great shot! :)

Thanks Thelma! One of my favorite places too, I love the architecture there.

Love the intensity of the colour- great capture!

I liked it in your blog and I do so here! :)

Oh yeah!

Where was this one taken?

Really cool post-prod,nice colors ;)