Congratulations to the winners of the “Long Live Passion” Photoshop competition! The identities of the victors and a glimpe of their scathingly beautiful creations, after the jump.

From SF Guy, our winner of Most Scathing, this commentary on man, machine and management:

From the talented Tenorfach, a meditation on The Love That Dare Not Speak Off the Record:

And here’s an honorable mention from an old, old, old dog who’s not afraid to learn new tricks, an example to all of us, Dawn Fatale:

(Note that you can click on each of the above images to view its full embiggened glory.)

Thanks to all who participated, and La Cieca looks forward to the next competition.

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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