Looming Large
by TerryGee

Comment:
Congrats on your placement...this is such a great image! :o)

Arches- Union Station
by blemt

Comment:
Congrats on your placement...excellent work!! :)

Shades of San Francisco
by blanceric

Comment:
Congrats on your ribbon!!!! :o)

Sky Slide
by qmdi

Comment:
Congrats! I love this shot! :o)

Brooklyn Bridge
by JPR

Comment:
Oh yeah....that's what I'm talkin' 'bout. You rock! :o)

Tower Bridge - 1870s Architecture
by jonpink

Comment:
This is an image we have seen time and time again on DPC but I love it every time! The night perspective is terrific. The lights reflecting on the water give it an elegant and romantic quality. Great work! :o)

Arches- Union Station
by blemt

Comment:
This shot gives a great sense of depth and scale. I love the light and shadow patterns as well. Awesome work, one of my favorites of the challenge! :o)

Study Hall
by alanfreed

Comment:
This photo gives a great sense of scale and depth. Excellent work. Some blown out highlights but the immense nature of the photo overpowers that. One of my favorites. :o)

Canadian Goose
by pmichaud

Comment:
Howdy from the Critique Club, Patsy! :o)

This is a lovely image. I think you've got a good eye for composition and detail. The previous commenters hit on a couple of things I am inclined to agree with, namely the lack of crisp detail in the black feathers and the eye, which is what I would consider to be the focal point of the image. The background bokeh, which is nice and smooth, doesn't necessarily have the points of light others have spoken about. I found myself not entering bokeh because of all the interpretations of what it was or wasn't. I would consider the background in your image as bokeh, but not really strong, good bokeh, since some of the color variations and patterns become a little distracting rather than blending in to a more seamless background (if that makes sense). The colors are nice and muted, which is pleasing and fits the subject well. I think it's a good picture, which scored in the mid 5s, so I'm not the only one who finds it to be good.

Overall, there are some high points and points upon which improvements can be made. I wish you all the best in future challenges. If you have any questions or comments, you know you can always PM me!

Take care,
Laurie
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by crabappl3

Comment:
A most creative angle and composition. This is just about perfect! One of my top three picks of the challenge for sure. :o)