One year later - "Why is daddy still gone?"
by timfythetoo

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I like the composition and colors. Certainly meets the challenge too. I read your comments...your son and wife are gems to participate this way. I would have scored this a 7 or 8. A simple, yet effective photo. Plenty of emotional impact (although I did not get the watch). Well done.

4th of July can't come fast enough ($350)
by timfythetoo

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I'm afraid this one doesn't do too much for me. While it is appropriate for the idea of "indulgence" all of the packages are just too busy for my taste. Colors are good. Focus is fine. Not much more I can say. I would have scored it a 5 had I been in town.

Morning sun and shadows.
by timfythetoo

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This shot is superb. While I suspect some did not think the shadows were the focal point, and I guess they are right, I love the interplay of light and shadow and would have scored this an 8 had I not been on a trip and been unable to get online. The colors are terrific too. This would have worked exceptionally well in the green challenge as well.

I like the lighting (duh) and I also like the placement of the walk. While I might ordinarily use the rule of thirds to shift it to one side, in this instance I like your decision to put it down the middle. It's leading lines take my eye right into the shafts of light. I also like the tonal quality of the greens. You have a good range of green, from light leaves to detailed shadows. Well done, I'd say.

Maybe it is easy being green.
by timfythetoo

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As soon as I saw this topic I thought to myself, the Kermit pictures will be all over this one. I was out of town I didn't vote, so I don't know if there were others. It meets the challenge, but kermit (like yellow ducks and woodies) is pretty predictable. That said, the idea is pretty clever and you have executed it well. The technical aspect is fine. I would have scored this a 5 or 6. I suspect Kermit's star power helped with the ratings because 28 scores at 9 or 10 seems high to me based purely on photographic merits (IMHO).

Since my own scores are pretty mediocre, maybe I'll incorporate Kermit, duckie and woodie in my next picture to see if it makes a difference. ;-)

Porche 911
by DanSig

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The car is fabulous! The background however does it no justice and draws my eye away from the car. It does seem like the car has been over-sharpened a bit as I am getting a halo effect on my monitor. Everything about this car is low curves and horizontal flow - except the shadow of the mirror, which tends to cut the car in two pieces. I realize that you couldn't do anything about the lighting, but it's a shame nonetheless.

Money Down the Drain?
by GKPhotos

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I like the idea, but the white areas are awfully blown out. On the other hand you probably couldn't control what I assume is a ceiling light.

A Day In The Life Of A Frog
by Judi

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LOL. The LAST day in the life of a frog.

Four Fine Flowers Float Flawlessly
by scarbrd

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Four Fine Flowers Float Flawlessly - Focus Flawed - Five (Forgive)

Day 7, 30 day candids
by MayaM

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Super focus and DOF. The girl's expression is priceless. This is a wonderful portrait.

Day 5, 30 day candids
by MayaM

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Nice color and DOF. I bet he doesn't really want to sell it...unless to buy another one that is better.