ride the train S.jpg
by puma

Comment:
Gorgeous! I don't know if it works well for dreams, but it's a wonderful shot!

Teigress dreams of a boyfriend
by beaflies

Comment:
Very funny. Coincidentally, I had the same idea to show a dream for my dog--but didn't do it! It would have worked better though if you could have isolated the background more (particularly that white furry backdrop.)

dpc1.jpg
by Tiberius

Comment:
This is a great shot! I didn't go through the minimalism shots yet, but this is perfect. I think I like this color version better than the one you entered but they are both fantastic. I think the color one shows a greater range of texture on the boat, and that combined with it's minimal size, works very nicely. Great work.

Message edited by author 2005-05-04 22:59:45.

Sunset Feeding
by Stagolee

Comment:
Super pic! Congratulations. And look at that score!

Skiff at Sunset — Stage Harbor
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Congrat's. I told you so! Ha. I was quick and got to be the first to congratulate you.

Message edited by author 2005-05-04 00:02:13.

Hello!
by peete

Comment:
wish I could do that. Nice shot.

tylerweb_2.jpg
by ty_roni

Comment:
Very nice capture! I think running the shadow and highlights recovery feature in Photoshop would enhance it even more--just a bit more light on his front side.

whatcha lookin at Beryl?
by lentil

Comment:
What a fantastic shot. I hadn't seen this one. Robert is right--it's a natural seller!

a diamond is forever
by hopper

Comment:
Congrat's Kris! Those are great looking rings and a great shot of them too.

Tulip II
by jenesis

Comment:
Jennifer, since you didn't pick what you want me to critique, I'll pick some!

This shot attracted me immediately. The simplicity and simple range of colors gives it a great gestalt (overall feel). Now to look at it in more detail, and perhaps nit pick a little, in a constructive way. Here's how I often break down my more thoughtful critiques:

Hits: The simple colors and layout give this a fine art feel. Yet, despite the few colors, there's a nice range of colors in the flowers themselves. The petals are given a painterly texture by the subtle gradations of violet. The transition to the high intensity background happens quite smoothly and naturally.

Misses. The only significant issue to me is the main forground leaf (the pointy one) on the right -- I would have liked to see it more in focus (I played with it a bit in Bibble, and that area does sharpen up nicely). Also, it's possible that a bit more contrast on the greens might have added further compliment to the colors of the tulip. You might want to play with the channels/curves a bit and bring up the contrast just a hair in that area. Lastly, I think a crop on the left and a little bit on the top to eliminate just a little of the negative space and put the top right center of the leftmost flower in the sweet spot, brings more emphasis to the beauty of the subject. (I tried the crop here; if I get a chance later, I'll post it here, so you can more easily see what I mean.)

These are all just thoughts from a second "eye" for your consideration. Overall, it's quite a beautiful and attractive photo.

Regards--Neil