S E M A P H O R
by Bear_Music

Comment:
I love this one and thought it would do much better. Great processing. It is interesting how the yellow stripes "feel" as if they are higher than the white ones, leading to the 3D effect tnun mentioned.

"... we find beauty not in the thing itself but in the pattern of shadows..." Tanizaki
by PenelopeK

Comment:

Originally posted by tanguera: Congrats on the HM, Penny! I love that you and Bear often end near each other when you shoot at the same location for a challenge :)

Thanks, Johanna. In fact we usually end up right next to each other after a day shooting at the same location, just as we do after days neither of us has been out shooting at all!! (I just couldn't resist!!!)

Across
by banmorn

Comment:
Lovely detail in the stonework and a complementary backdrop. I like the mix of horizontal and vertical elements. I would have considered a horizontal flip to create more of a left to right than right to left movement, but that is a relatively minor issue and is often easier for someone who has never visited a place to contemplate!

Jemez
by franktheyank

Comment:
The more often I come back to this the more I like it. Such an interesting mix of textures and colors. Bumping.

Darkwood
by mefnj

Comment:
Compelling image with just enough light to keep my interest.

bulbs
by grahamgator

Comment:
Congratulations Mary Ann. Wonderful light, textures, and tones.

Standing Guard
by KMcC

Comment:
Welcome to DPC. Congratulations on the great finish in a FS.

I love the negative space and the stillness you have captures with this image. I agree with spiritualspatula that a bit of cloning on the branch near the bird's head would have added a bit to the composition. Looking forward to more of your submissions.

A Day of Birding
by Ja-9

Comment:
Congratulations, Janine. Lovely delicate detail on those plumes.

le rouge et le noir_8169
by mariuca

Comment:
Wonderful in their random positioning. Interesting to observe the difference in the amount of reflected light, and how that impacts my response to each side. Nice bright eyes, must be fresh!

I loved going to shop at the fish market in Newcastle NSW when visiting my sister and always took my camera in with me...

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by daisydavid

Comment:
Lovely tones and subtle details in the sand. Very peaceful.