Relaxing Lines
by Melethia

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My first reaction when viewing this photo is that it should place high in this challenge. My second thought was that there was so much going on in this shot that DPC voters might not appreciate it. I am glad to see that my first thought was accurate.

I love the colors and the floor boards most. I also think the rustic subject matter adds much charm. The whole photo is excellent, the way various lines work together. The lighting is also perfect.

Abstrappleberry
by Melethia

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I am afraid I am not a fan of this shot (although I like the quad quite a bit) because the lighting seems a bit blown out on a couple of the blueberries and the focus is not real sharp on the apple. Then there are the white marks on the table (which I assume could have been cleaned off before the shot was taken). I always like your work, but this one looks like something I might have done... ;-P

Lines of Extinction
by timfythetoo

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Great album. I like everything about this picture except the rainbow stripe. While lines is the theme, I think the unity of lines in the album was enough to carry this shot...it almost looks like you were unsure people would accept the lines in the album and on the label so you added a rainbow to satisfy the DNMC crowd. Without the rainbow you get simplicity and harmonious color tones. IMHO this photo is about the album; the rainbow competes for attention. Other than that, I think this is a terrific shot...and I would have scored this higher than most people did.

Fan
by timfythetoo

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Great use of complementary colors and composition. Suits the challenge very well. It seems to me, though, the lighting is so even that the zucchini appears to be two-dimensional. It's almost as if you are making a photo of a photo. (...not that there's anything wrong with that.) I like the crop and the proportions of paper, plate and food. As an abstract this does very well (of course as a top 10 you already knew that). The only thing this photo lacks is the dip. Mmmmmmmmm, delicious.

(I checked Ranier out. I agree with your assessment.)

S-T-I-T-C-H-E-S
by Shermy

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This is a bit on the bizarre side...but it's done well. 8

Tsunami
by Kelli

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I like the concept behind this photo and the visual cliff formed at waters edge. The colors are rich - the greens and blue are very compatible and pleasing. I do think that the site of this picture is busy because of all the trees. The simplicity of the water doesn't carry over into the background. Now I realize that you can't go around changing trees, houses, and the like, but I do think it makes the concept harder to execute when there is so much going on in the background. This photo definitely has a unique perspective going for it.

Peering Through Time
by ericwoo

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The texture and range of tones in this photo, in addition to the obvious perspective displayed, are bonuses for me. The sepia color adds to the notion of the passage of time. It lends a nice historical feel to the image.

I'm not wild about the use of the fisheye lens, but I wouldn't discount it either. For me, the circular hint created by the lens clashes with the long lean lines of the covered bridge. Maybe because I grew up in New England I am a bit too conventional in my response to old covered bridges. This observation is obviously opinion and it's yours that matters in the end.

The detail in the wood is very impressive. And I guess Matt Crowe will forever be memorialized on DPC because of the detail you captured.

Message edited by author 2006-07-20 04:32:59.

Quiet Progression
by Melethia

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Simplicity as beauty. What a wonderful concept and execution. I love the contrast between the barbed wire and the tender shoot. The DoF is excellent, highlighting the vine. Congratulations on your 11th place finish...and new addition to your five PB images.

Next time someone complains that they can't think of anything worth while to photograph I'll send them to this image and maybe they will get the idea that there is beauty in the simplest of things...if creatively conceived and marvelously executed. Well done and inspirational.

Sherpets Perspective
by timfythetoo

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I love the depth of this shot as the perspective draws me right into the center of this plant. The complementary colors are winning too, as is the focus and hint of DoF. The title is a clever turn...both in reference to Sherpet's well-known style and the double entendre evident in the use of the word "perspective". There is also a kind of rhythm in the curvature of the leaves and the way they relate to each other. I can't think of any way to improve upon it.

Message edited by author 2006-07-20 04:09:58.

Corner posts
by Melethia

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Congrats on a top 50 finish. I like the dark clouds behind the posts and the colors in this image. I am not crazy about the composition because the posts appear to be cutting or blocking two significant trees. If it was possible to change position and have the posts line up between the trees or on the outer edge, I think I would have liked it better. I would have voted this a 7 as it is.