Comment from Reuven Azachi
Evidently you've created an excellent black and white shot. I like the light and shade treatment and the dramatic contrast created here. The blur of the woman just enhances the perceived movement due to appropriate exposure. It seems that you added unnecessary gray strokes on the woman's butt,right ankle, and right hand. Otherwise, the photo is breathtaking.

 Comment Written 01-May-2012

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reply by the author on 03-May-2012

Thank you very much for the lovely review. The gray strokes are there because her costume was colored like a rainbow. Some colors stood out more after converting the photo to BW. So I have not really added anything, but perhaps I should have taken something away.

Comment from BrooklynMyra
A really excellent abstract of a circus star. You have accomplished getting the perfect image for your title. Excellent work!

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 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012

Thank you very much for the lovely review and the generous rating. I am really glad you like this image, because I was not at all sure how it was going to be received.

Comment from Ufoureah
your work is so diverse and magnificent. love this one, very artistic and vague. yet I can make out the artist, you at=re unbelievably talented thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012

Thank you very much for the lovely review

Comment from Shakeadog
I dont mind it, and I love people who experiment.
Love the bw
great angle actually
ligting is very good
the only thing you should do is remove the distracting pole thing going down in front of her.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012

Thank you very much for the lovely review. I sort of liked the pole.

Comment from marieann green
Stunning considering all the challenges.
Excellent technique used in creating this image. Unique composition. Ver y well done

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012

Thank you very much for the lovely review

Comment from canon shooter
Yes it is a lot different than what you usually post, but as long you had fun at the circus and processing this one who cares what other people think. It sure is abstract, but you still make out the photo. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012

Thank you very much for the lovely review

Comment from dragifortuna
I wish to have six! Excellent mixed media photo! I like the abstract nature of the scene; great composition with the unusual perspective. Good idea to convert into B&W! Wery creative work! Bravo!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012

Thank you very much for the lovely review

Comment from Mitcham
Well Annie at least you have got something out of a bad day.I find this image intriguing and worth a second look. Your post production work adds an air of wonder and mystery. Mitch

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012

Thank you very much for the lovely review

Comment from Christine389
I think this is a fabulous piece of mixed media art Annie. I love how abstract it is and yet still recognizable in form. It looks really great in the black and white. Creative and beautiful work.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012

Thank you very much for the lovely review

Comment from filly421
I like this.
We do see that she's balancing on the swing.
Nice shapes, perspective/angle.
Like the light and shadow, black and white, the fringe from her costume, how your frame is rough edged, where she is placed in the frame.
I think it's interesting and like what you've done in editing.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012

Thank you very much for the lovely review