Soft Pastels
by Tlemetry

Comment:
This photo is really easy to look at. The bokeh, the lighting...it's all just right.

b&w owl 135-01 copy.jpg
by margiemu

Comment:
I love the desaturation while preserving the eyes.

From Death
by SherwinJames

Comment:
The bokeh is nice, but there is a loss of detail in the right side of the mound (it's a little washed out).

Like the others, I didn't get it. My first thoughts were a pecan (or even a dead leaf) with raisins. With "death" in the title, that's what made me think of a dead leaf.

What did you use for the sand effect? If it was brown sand (or you wanted a sepia effect), then the color cast is good. If it was salt, then there may be some color cast issues.

I've entered dozens of photographs (mostly in other mediums, not DPC)and have come to face the fact that not everyone can be moved, and not everyone's "hot buttons" pushed, by every photograph that you enter or display. There are always a great number of viewers that just won't "get it" and DPC is no different.

At any rate, keep up the good work (I've perused your portfolio) and you'll get some great constructive feedback. "Patience, my young grasshopper." :D

Message edited by author 2006-09-25 18:18:07.

Day-5.jpg
by magenmarie

Comment:
Excellent expression! Great job!

Rocky Horror
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment:

Originally posted by jaded_youth: my bottom lip is too damn big I had to mask off a ton of it so It looked right

Probably because of too much of this...

The Escape
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Congrats on your blue ribbon, Jason.

SP2-Day-20. A Rising Market?
by idnic

Comment:

Originally posted by idnic: Rising Market?

I call it "inflation".

Home Sweet Home
by Lozza

Comment:
LOL! I hope the folks that live there wear lead pajamas. I gave you a 7.

Outlet
by littlegett

Comment:
I like the negative space off to the right--really well composed. However, a crop to make the faceplate level would have gained another point.

The Path
by pepitoid

Comment:
Great concept. I would have scored it higher if it wasn't for the harsh mid-day sun. Coming back in the early morning or evening would have definitely softened the shadows and possibly brought out the details in the building.