Extreme Urgency
by Skip

Comment:
Wow! Love it. Great idea. The only suggestion might be a true grayscale--I think I see some color here that almost comes through like lens chromatic abberation. But I'm not sure if it adds character to this or takes away--I'd have to see it both ways.

It looks like you were gaining on them!

Off the Wall
by scalvert

Comment:
Great! I see the scan lines in the background. But still I can't figure out the setup.

"Das Boot" -- ("The Boat")
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club:

Exposure: This is a well exposed B&W with good tones. You can see good texture in the snow. (There is a small band of it that looks like it may be burned out, but there's enough texture in most areas so a few small areas are not a problem. Though flat lighting makes it easier to shoot in the snow, flat lighting means there's no added "drama" or interesting shadows.

Subject: This could be more interesting, perhaps even a more "military" style boot evoking imagery more similary to the movie.

Composition: The composition follows the rule of thirds. I think it looks better, however, to crop out the band of snow at the top of the fence--that competes for attention. I also think there might have been more interesting angles to approach this from--perhaps including a bottoms up view (which might mean than any boot would do).

Hope that helps!

Message edited by author 2005-01-19 12:16:38.

Clockwatchers
by spreadcom

Comment:
Didn't get a chance to comment on this--I think you did a great job. I thought it would finish higher!

The Electric Horseman
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Personally I was shocked not to see this ribbon. But the achievement is in the photo, not the ribbon. Good placement anyway. Beat me again! (Yes, I know that's not hard ;)

The Unsinkable Molly Brown
by zeuszen

Comment:
Great capture of the moment. I really lke this! I would have liked to see the person not centered. Given the white background, perhaps you could simply just extend it (though that would have probably been illegal for the challenge rules). Bumping up!

"The Cable Guy" - problems with the image? he can fix you ...
by alithenake

Comment:
Great idea--very nice way to present this. Classy all the way. But that doesn't look like coax cable ;) Good shot--bumping up!

Breakfast at Tiffany's
by Alecia

Comment:
Great shot, very 60s. I think it could be a bit sharper, and I wish the cigarette didn't blend in the background, but overall, I think it's great. Bumping up.

The Hot Chick
by hanlomba

Comment:
Great use of color, nice pose, great light, and, well, ... hot!

As Daylight Fades
by Skip

Comment:
Congratulations on your top 20 finish, Skip. Great of you to provide the details pre and post. Great shot, great crop.