free-style photographer
by mrmorris

Comment:
Oh, that's so very good! As well as the priceless pose, I love the white shoes (both pairs) and the lines of marching ants formed by the paving bricks. A terrific street shot.

Transience
by Imagineer

Comment:

Originally posted by Imagineer: No offence whatsoever! Thanks for commenting. I did question this submission of two though - and could probably have scored higher for the DPC aesthetic if I'd submitted the otherĂ¢€Â¦

I agree this second one would likely have scored higher; it has a little more 'razzle-dazzle'. However, I still prefer the actual entry. For me it better communicates the fleeting, impermanent nature of the commuter's relationship with his environment. He's right there, passing through it, but he's not really OF it ... he's in a 'non-place'. Presumably, the title suggests you were exploring that sort of idea? What I specifically prefer about the entered image is, as I said in my comments during voting, the fact that the commuter's attention appears directed at the reflected destination/location (?) sign. Coupled with the alien-looking light source, this reflected illusion creates a surreal impression that, for the commuter, the journey could as well be intergalactic as intersuburban. On the other hand, maybe I've just been looking at the damned thing for too long? Either way, it's entertaining and stimulates thought.

Transience
by Imagineer

Comment:

Originally posted by undieyatch: ........odd that the sixes I select are at the back of the challenge and fours at the front -

God, I'm even worse than that ... I gave this an 8 and later felt guilty that it should probably have been higher. Fortunately, I doubt that Jon cares too much and so will not be at all offended.

The end is near...
by stare_at_the_sun

Comment:
235 of 297. About what you expected, I guess Caleb? It's so sad that independent thought is so pitifully scarce at DPC that an image like this can be dismissed. Don't change what you do ... we already have too many Hallmark photographers here. There's some brilliant stuff in your portfolio (B&W & Water especially). Keep doing that!

My Own Prison
by aznym

Comment:
Hah! You again! And shamefully misunderstood again, too. I really don't know how you can keep cheerfully subjecting yourself to this nonsense, but I'm very glad that you do. Cheers.

Mountain View of Beach & Ocean
by anthonyczaja

Comment:
Well, Anthony ... 219 out of 297. If it wasn't so sad it would be hilarious. But look on the bright side; the fact that this image was apparently beyond the intellectual reach of most voters here is actually something of a compliment.

Transluscent Lakescape
by Simonjw

Comment:
A striking and elegantly balanced landscape ... seldom does vertical crop really work in a landscape, but when it does, it can be terrific. And this one is. Beautifully composed, exposed and processed, it's really several interesting cameo studies in one (the rocks, the lake waters, the mountains/sky), yet they mesh harmoniously together to create a very satisfying whole. 8.

Transience
by Imagineer

Comment:
A clever image. The person's gaze directed toward the reflected sign and the alien-looking light source creates a slightly unworldly, surrealist effect which is further heightened by the bizarre "X" cap he/she is wearing. I like it because it's original and because it challenges the viewer to participate rather than just spectate. Alas, the spectators will vote it down! 8.

green green grass of home
by messerschmitt

Comment:
I don't understand the rows ... it looks like plastic covering over strawberries, or is it some kind of grass silage? Whatever, the effect is startling in your image, and your composition is most effective. I very much like the stark, minimalist look of it, and the subdued but elegant colours. Hope you'll explain just what it is! 8.

My Cozy Corner
by gsal

Comment:
This slightly neglected looking corner actually has great charm. The impression created by your photograph is that perhaps it's not really neglect at all ... perhaps it's actually a case of contentment and satisfaction with the way things are ... and a desire to leave well enough alone. It's an appealing thought and an appealing image. 8.