skateboard acrobatics
by Beetle

Comment:
I really like this shot. I think it is incredible when someone manages to capture a split moment in time like this. The only thing I would suggest to improve it is probably to clone out some of the smaller things in the background so that it doesn't look so busy. I would also increase your curves a bit to make it really pop out at you. Fantastic action shot.

Mont Tremblant
by srdanz

Comment:
This photo has the potential to be a really awesome photograph. I love how the greenery frames the shot of the building, however I would prefer to see the central focus (the building) more in focus than the outside of the shot. I think it fits the challenge perfectly. The only other thing I would do is maybe adjust your curves and levels a bit to give it the "pow" that would really make this shot magical. I look forward to seeing more shots from you.

wonderland fleurs
by gurlwithapen

Comment:
I just LOVE the colors in this. I happen to think that the saturation really adds to the photograph here. The only thing that sometimes happens when we have high color saturations is the tendency to get a bit of noise. I am not sure if this was your intention (to have the noise) or not but if it wasn't I would just run it through neat image. (which often makes the colors even more vibrant). The only other thing I would do is probably clone out the power lines. The blades of grass are really nice and sharp. I look forward to seeing some more of your shots.

Message edited by author 2005-11-18 22:01:42.

Beach of leaves
by davidx76

Comment:
I think this photograph has a lot of potential. I would adjust the contrast on it as well as the curves to really make the colors "pop". I think it has the makings of being a really magical photo. You might also try using a bit of dodging and burning on the brick walls and the bridge to help them stand out more too. I love the off centre composition.

Go Astros!
by Delfeye

Comment:
I really like the composition of this photo, the tree and the door really balance each other. I think the only thing I would do is probably burn out the detail in the lower part of the wall (the band at the bottom). Burning can really give you some depth to the photo too. I think it really suited the challenge also.

Through my Father's mirror
by patrinus

Comment:
Very well done. I almost thought it was a mirror for a moment.

Water Colors
by ucanoe

Comment:
This is pretty cool. I think if you had of rotated the image 180 degrees, it would have been better. (so that the trees were not upside down). It really made me look hard though :)

"Celebrate The Magic Of Life"
by Kita

Comment:
I came across your profile and I have to say I was really impressed. Shots like this tell me that you have a wonderful future ahead of you. I was blown away when I saw how old you were and the quality of your photographs. I really look forward to seeing some more great photos from you.

Rainy Daisy Days
by CNovack

Comment:
Congrats on the blue ribbon! This photo certainly made me smile! Now give your family a huge hug and let them see that all the frustration was worth it! :)

Mother of the Pride
by Mr_Pants

Comment:
Lovely photograph! She certainly looks proud to me! I like how sharp the image is, right down to being able to see individual hairs on her chin!