[waterfall]

Your image is powerful, as a story is imagined by all of us. Wonderful. Thank you for sharing and you deserve to win this contest.

[Adinfinitum]

Nominated! Fantastic vision and superbly executed.

[waterfall]

This is a Great Photo. I have once nominated, so cannot again. But I am drawn back to the image, over and over, wondering what the story might be that is portrayed so well. I guess that defines a great photo: we return to view it and new emotions and wonderment follow. We all make up story lines for mysteries. This photo creates a wonderment more intense than "what?" it drives me to ask "why." and worry about the young woman in the photo.

Keitha, wonderful work. You deserve awards, and riches.

[ksm]

I nominate this photo, like the feel of it, great use of light. Well done

[Na Horuk]

I nominate this photo. Great use of space, really grabs attention and raises questions

[MSL]

Perfect use of the light and the depths of the staircase. I nominate this photo.

[fredrious]

I nominate this photo, it has a soul in it.

[K McCall]

Thank you so much, everyone, and to waterfall, I am honored that you think so highly of this photograph. Thank you very much!

[waterfall]

Thank you so much, everyone, and to waterfall, I am honored that you think so highly of this photograph. Thank you very much!

It is to you, and your art, that thanks accrue. Sometimes an image haunts me, demands attention and thought and makes me wonder about the photo's backstory. That is the story of a great photograph, just as of a great short story in literature. Hemingway taught me that what is not stated in a story is the most powerful imaginative element. "Bereft" provides the mystery and tantalizing hints of visual literature.

Thank you.

[shammy]

i nominate this photo, just perfect in every aspect

[Bphoto]

I nominate this photo - such a strong example of how emotional stirring a b&w shot really can be. With remarkable concept and precise execution.

[sbpeters]

Skillfully done! Love the juxtaposition of the wall and the staircase, on which you're sitting, spiraling down into the depths of darkness. I nominate this photo.

[RonHendriks1966]

I nominate this photo. Wow totaly mist out on this stunning image. Did see the little image in the line, but never seen the large picture. This is a stunning scene. Serene with a gloom off doom in it.

[K McCall]

Thank you guys so much!

[mymage]

I nominate this photo