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.

Ansel Adams Outtake (Chiaroscuro)
by atsxus

Comment:
You were probably wise not to submit this one. It's too "messy," with a lot of little details and no real focus. Ansel tended to have a few strong elements to command your attention. Good luck with your other shot. ;-)