Shhht, I'm still asleep...
by GiorgioBaruffi

Comment:
7 - Unique and beautiful. Looks like dew, either way I hope it was natural and not sprayed on - the main reason I 'think' that, is what appears to be artificial lighting bottom left - which takes me out of the 'fantasy world' that those jeweled wings create. Has potential for a variety of 'pushes' in pp, even subtle to bring this to life a fraction more, in my opinion.

"Hindsight"
by Rmac

Comment:
8 - Nice title & 'concept', nice image - nice scene, good lighting, good detail, wish it were 800 and some minor adjustments in pp, like the branch coming in on the right middle to top the fore oof leaves (minor) and the sky color/exposure upper right. Not sure if it is gamma issues, but some black/dark areas on the horse's knees and chest seem a little funky. Really like the way the mane is almost perfectly 'laying' on the neck and the tail contrasted by the morning/evening light making it 'glow'. Up to 8 from 7.

Partners II
by Brin

Comment:
8 - Special capture - these Icelandic(?) wild horses have such a gentle face. I realize the light is falling in other areas, but wonder about some 'brightening' in pp on the face of the main partner, just subtle, but so his/her face can be equally visible/dominant in this excellent image. I do like the detail in the fur/hair - and the stance. edit: to correct what is (and should have been on viewing/commenting!) quite obvious

Message edited by author 2010-01-29 07:38:35.

cata hari
by skewsme

Comment:
6 - Funny - make a cool fabric design and/or 'wall art'. I like your title.

Grim Day, Happy Max
by JimiRose

Comment:
8 - Lovely portrait and I like how he 'pops' out against the dreary day, but with the added elements of color in the flowers - my only real wish is that it had a nudge rotate up on the left to straighten a little (but could just be perspective). I like how the wide angled lens(?) has accentuated his paws.

My Best 2009
by subject22

Comment:
4 - I like the potential with this shot - perhaps a much bolder crop, uncentering the rider and, depending what you had to work with, a slight nudge rotation up on the right to 'straighten', may have given this more of an edge - that coupled with some more refined processing, especially to add some drama and minimise the overexposed lighter areas of the image/background. Alas, you'd still be left with some competing distractions that take full attention away from the rider and his shadow.

Mistaya River
by dragonlady

Comment:
9 - What a pleasure to look at, and I like the drama that the processing has brought out in the scene.

Stillness
by Terramar

Comment:
8 - It's a shame this isn't 800 - I can see that you've also captured some rocks beneath the surface of the wter and to be able to see the detail on those would be good - hopefully it is there wall sized for you, as is all the other 'finer' elements to this nice capture. For me, the frame perhaps detracts a little from the feel & scene, but your call.

The Beauty of Death
by skarpi_xxx

Comment:
9 - Oh boy, this takes this familiar scene to another level - he has a friend now - I like the subtle reflection(s) in the moving(?) water - very dramatic image. I wonder about the right hand side of it 'pushed' a little more to balance out (especially sat wise) with the left, but maybe the way it dominates as is, helps the horse(?) take centre stage over the Icelandic Ice Age creature.

Alien Nation
by androgeus

Comment:
8 - Nice capture and lens - do wish this were 800.