The age old tradition of measuring the brides backside after the wedding for future reference
by Lutchenko

Comment:
Great image on which the imagination can insert quite a few interpretations. Extra points for green/red elements in background, and expecially for humor.

New Hope_6157.jpg
by JerseyGenie

Comment:
The bridge structure forms a cage visually capturing the trees -- conjuring up the archetypes of nature and technology sharing the same world. Colors and reflections beautiful.

Home is Where the Food Is
by dafletchr

Comment:
Having just a touch of the great outdoors in the background sets the horses and stable into context. Textures on the ground against the smooth metal fencing well captured. Nice of the horse to look right into the camera.

06 Here, There, Everywhere
by ordinaryangel

Comment:
I like how your removal of color helps the eye appreciate the circular and angular forms better. Overlap of front wheels and mixture of bright and dark agains the wall make a fine image. Bikes are an execllent form of transportation (when time/distance allows). I managed to ride one a lot when living in San Francisco several decades ago, and really appreciated having an extra low gear to deal with the hills.

Bathe
by Retroesque

Comment:
That curve of light contrasts unexpectedly well with all the rectangular elements, and makes for interesting shadows at the sme time. What a wonderful retreat to have in a home.

Sunset in the Valley
by dafletchr

Comment:
Very strong and enjoyable composition. The two nicely distinct thick branches take the eye from the bright sun out into the upper part of the image, making easy the remaining journey down to the hills (with their own diagonals converging near a vanishing point) and repeating patterns of hay bales. Wonderful timing to capture the shadows, detail, and color.

5-june 09 where i live. ann-marie & katee
by roz

Comment:
The light, pose/positioning, and processing elevate this to great art. It would show comfortably with a collection of classic movie star stills. Very beautiful both in the technicals and in revelation of a kind heart.

June 04 - Cruiseship
by hajeka

Comment:
The various shades and textures of the clouds provide a more interesting backdrop than a clear blue sky would, so no need to apologize for the weather. The splash of water at the prow adds a subtle dynamic that enhances the shot. The few times my situation required ferry transportation, I found the experience to be a real nice mandatory transition zone, good for relaxing between each end of the ride, and good for the view.

Dandy Dreams
by L1

Comment:
Framing to only include the flowers and a little bit of the field makes a more artistic image to my eye than the other version. Here, the selective depth of field comes across as more deliberate. Nice to have breathing room close to home.

Spicy Tile
by turnofthesue

Comment:
Those bright spots of little blue-white light really liven this up. Having more than one group of them is fun. These shots can be really difficult because there is no one framing that is right or wrong. Having the tiles on a bit of a diagonal is good, and including the darker tiles in a way that sets off the reflection of the larger light fixture works pretty well too.