Week 16 - Pear
by hajeka

Comment:
The pear slices are beautifully sharp and pleasing minimal composition.
Side by side, the colour and black & white, and I am not sure if a comparison is really valid, depending upon actual edit & conversion - the strong yellow luminance has translated to harsh washout and awkward background gradient transition in black & white.

Dandylion
by cogerox

Comment:
I like this characterization - beautiful.
the title appears also to be a characterization, but it may be these are described as a dandylion in California.

Dalea candida White Prairie Clover (Petalostemon candidum)

14.52 Dining alfresco
by Melethia

Comment:
A considerable emphasis on a perfect crop, may be too perfect - tight and to the point, conventionally editorial, (1) block of cement, (2) baggage, (3) figure eating - size of object/subjects increasing to a triangular result, beautifully emphasizing her facial expression. I would say possibly tighter on the left, to eliminate pull of the left plane on that block of concrete. Full frame may not be an option for me either, although alternatively, a looser, wider composition w/ room for a more air & environ may also have been suitable but certainly without the background shopper.

Wk_14_B&W_Storm Passing
by twmax

Comment:
California landscape - beautiful light.

Six feet
by LevT

Comment:
beautiful edit - funny & the clothing style is interesting.

Alternative dimensions (please take more then 3 seconds to view the picture)
by Oded

Comment:
The effect of combined planes of reality in the visual idea presented is good, an excellent image, a favorite in this challenge. 8. Alternative dimensions is enough title. Viewing instructions as subtitle for me contributes little if anything. Or worse, as previously noted, may be considered clutter, a patronizing plea or simply condescending.

Abandoned Quarry
by GeneralE

Comment:
beautifully composed and well made - 8

Sunrise at East Beach
by Germaine

Comment:
excellent colour.... yes this is a new morning.

Dragon Tree
by Alicia

Comment:
A remarkable tree - I like the crown of blooms which float at the top of this amazing plant.
I had to find more on "The Del" and found this link - Hotel del Coronado - ouch, a resort, with rooms starting at Two Ninety Five a nite. Nice place though.

Who'll Stop the Rain?
by Jutilda

Comment:
I always wondered too - but your right a rose like this makes perfect sense