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Interesting and varied viewpoints.
Russ, I presume that your comment is asking the question - Why did I post these? My objective was to reiterate Slobodan's earlier comment that it seems like multiple genres should be able to coexist in the forum. Clearly, the fact that you don't like these is not a universal viewpoint but is a perfectly valid view. I enjoy your street work but I also think that Lula is better off and more interesting if there is room for differences, fun and some experimentation. I've noticed that some (not all) of the folks that used to post somewhat edgier material here have drifted away.
Bruce - I like your version. It has a bit more soul than mine. Also your prize critique is spot on.
Russ - I am interested in photography as the medium. Again, if you don't like the results that's fine but give the rest of us a bit of slack to work outside of your comfort zone. My view is that there is oodles of story and ambiguity in these shots.
All the best to all of you. Personally I'm rooting for a more varied and open critique forum. Clearly Eric's Abstracts thread has had a lot of interest.
Chuck