back alley
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Intriguing photograph, nicely grundged and gritty! From your description of the editing steps this was not a simple accomplishment, but I'll bet that Topaz Detail would have provided a very similar effect with just a couple key and mouse strokes. Of course, you would have use a Topaz compatible image editor! Congrats on a well earned ribbon!

Scotch Broom
by cogerox

Comment:
Very well composed! 8

Aging Gracefully
by BarbB

Comment:
Classic...I like it! 8

Of Life and Death
by colorcarnival

Comment:
The high angle detracts from an otherwise nice composition. 6

Crawfish not Crayfish
by SEG

Comment:
We called them "Crawdads"! Nice shot. 6

STILL reading about a LIFE?
by cutout

Comment:
Interesting effect, photographed in a smudged mirror? 7

Tulips and Lupin
by banmorn

Comment:
Many have submitted photos of unconventional still life subjects, but it is hard to beat a well done traditional vase and flowers. This one is exceptional. 10

Pittsburgh from the Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
by Paul

Comment:
My first impression is that the 'smoothness' of the image would make it unsuitable for an entry. But the overall effect and the extraordinary DOF make this a memorable and most appropriate entry!

End of the Line
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Highly underrated image. This is at least a 6.5. Looks like a touch of TOPAZ may have been applied!

The Labyrinth
by MAK

Comment:
This is the most extraordinary use of a fisheye lens! The effect is surreal, almost like a fairy tale image, as in the "Gormenghast" trilogy. Congrats on a an excellent photo!