Digital Thinker (Hmm...Which One To Submit?)
by GeneralE

Comment:

Originally posted by tfarrell23: ...and as an outside observer.. the General... does photos that please himself and his family

Thanks ... that is just what I try and do.

Onset At Sunset
by BLEE

Comment:
Although your beach looks cold, there's nothing emblematic of Winter about it (like snow, Christmas lights, etc.), and your title didn't lead voters by the hand -- I might have called it "Winter Seascape" or "Surf Sans Snow" or something cleverer if I could think of it.

It has a very painterly look to it -- you might try running the Canvas or a brushstroke filter on it and accentuate the effect.

illuminant shroud
by grigrigirl

Comment:
Check the "remnant table" at the fabric or craft store. They will often have the last yard or two at around 1/2 price. Velvet can be pretty expensive sometimes.

illuminant shroud
by grigrigirl

Comment:

Originally posted by grigrigirl: I purposely lightened the background to create a sense of texture and that of an old painting.

That's exactly the way it looked to me -- excellently done.

My only tiny "complaint" is that the lightening shows up the creases in the background cloth. A piece of velvet (or maybe crushed velvet if you want more texture) would be expensive, but just maybe worth it if you wanted to re-create this shot for print.

Mt Rainier
by timj351

Comment:
One of the more symmetrical views ... I should be able to figure out where its shot from eventually ...

Moulting Madrone
by kavamama

Comment:
One of my favorite trees.

Freestyler
by Toddh

Comment:
Amazing what idiotic things people will do to get their picture taken or on TV.

The Quote
by RiderGal

Comment:
What a good idea for jewelry!

Bridge Towers
by GeneralE

Comment:
Thanks for all the comments -- their consistency is quite gratifying.

I was riding in the back seat as we were driving at about a 45 degree angle towards the left. I took the shot out the front passenger-side window over my dad's shoulder. The motion blur combined with a bit of haze, road vibration, and the backlit conditions did in any chance for a sharp photo. But it was the "best" right-angle shot in terms of composition I had in the one day I had between returning from my trip and the entry deadline.
One of my outtakes is perhaps a better photo, but I think the "strength" comes from other elements than the right-angles.

Thursday 14th August 2003
by robsmith

Comment:
It appears your approach to the challenge theme was similar to mine, but exhibits justifiably higher expectations. Nice job, cool gizmo.