Waterfall Dream.jpg
by Rasai

Comment:
The colors have a nice, surreal quality, so it meets the challenge for me. On the other hand, you'd have trouble with the 'digital art' crowd, the composition is busy, and there's no real sharp focus anywhere. I would guess the high 4- low 5 range.

Snow white
by Anastasia

Comment:
I can't believe you came so close to a ribbon, and walked away empty handed yet again. Another outstanding photo from a true master.

A new breed
by RedOak

Comment:
Outstanding surrealism. Sure to be in the top 5, if not a ribbon. I wouldn't be surprised at all if that suit belongs to a Canadian banker. ;-)

Seeking the Light
by graphicfunk

Comment:
That's a lot of effort to walk away from, but I think you made the right choice. There is absolutely no question that this is surrealism (and probably a 6+ score), but you'd get dinged a bit for the lighting on the green face, and there's something lacking (for me) on the appeal factor- perhaps the stoic expressions. I have no doubt that an entry you'd choose over this would score better because this topic is right up your alley.

Tuned In
by librodo

Comment:
Browsing through the entries last week, I pointed to this shot and told my wife, "there's Librodo." I don't know how you consistently capture such great portraits, but keep it up!

Lazy Day Fishing
by scalvert

Comment:
FWIW, my score on this shot started at 7.000, then plunged to 4.000 after the first few votes. Ouch!

Message edited by author 2005-03-07 10:24:39.

Cheyenne Bottoms
by moodville

Comment:
Great composition and tones. This has Ansel Adams written all over it. Oops!

Zahara
by Arancha

Comment:
Great vista, but a little too evenly divided between the sky and water. I'd probably crop just below the kayak and allow more sky. A polarizer would help your contrast, too (even if you just shot through sunglasses). ¡Buena suerte! ;-)

Sunrise
by HRoxas

Comment:
A little on the dark side, but I think I like this one best out of the three. Judging from these, you should have a strong entry. Good luck!

Central United Methodist
by TooCool

Comment:
The composition feels tight, and I find myself wandering around rather than being guided. The shadows at bottom are plugged up, but otherwise very nice gray tones and details.