the sentinel of the courtyard
by Giles

Comment:
Is this Chatsworth? I think so...

See The World Through Rose Colored Glasses
by MargaretNet

Comment:
This is very pretty, is perfectly composed and has stand-out composition.

Drink More Water
by Samantha_T

Comment:
This is just tremendous. There's no doubting your photographic skills, but we shouldn't underestimate your modelling skills either. I book professional models all the time and I have to say I'd book you in a heartbeat. It is exactly this sort of commitment to an image that makes all the difference.

With both these sets of skills, matched with standout post-processing ability and a great conceptual imagination, it's no wonder you grace the front page so often.

I'd be pleased to get this shot of a model, to pull it off as a self is boggling. Well done.

(I think the eye is not at all overdone - it anchors and is key to the image)

fireworks
by PennyStreet

Comment:
I didn't get a chance to vote but this is just superb.

Boats and the City
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Got a 9 from me. It is a lovely one; boats like brush strokes.

Into the Valley
by hesitant

Comment:
Well done on your ribbon. I really like that glowing look you've pulled off.

Spin Casting
by Brent_S

Comment:
Well done on your ribbon. Very well executed and presented.

Mid October
by ursula

Comment:
This is pretty.

Roman d'Amour
by todbedy

Comment:


Awarded for the December 2012 Free Study

vacation
by 4trtone

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: A country scene turned a little dark - I like that; it feels cinematic; we wait for the camera to pan upwards and sweep leftwards in a curve. The tones are really good too - emphasising the oppressive feel of the subject matter. The depth of field is perfect too - the house soft and looming...

Critical stuff: Nope.

Overall: Very well made.