Untitled Portrait
by Spizzer

Comment:
Excellent tones and lighting on this shot - really allows so much more of the character to shine. Well done!

Waterfire II
by L2

Comment:
Nice abstract feel to it. The tones and levels here work well together.

Dusty Barcelona
by jeromemorrow1

Comment:
Ouch!
At 14Kb file, the compression absolutely killed the sky.
There's a tutorial on the site HERE that can help you in getting your images in their best quality, within the challenge rules. Good luck, but DON'T give up.

visions
by Car54

Comment:
Great study of lighting and leading lines. Nice job on the reflection in the glasses.

Tell Them To Stop Calling Me Elsie!
by kelmat

Comment:
The selective desaturation on this is not really very appealing in my opinion.
I'm sure there was a lot that could have been done in it's normal colors that may have rendered this a much nicer shot.

Crashing
by jan_vdw

Comment:
Hate to be cruel, but this needs some serious help in the post-processing, as the overall tones are far too yellow. In regards to the composition, there are two main focal points - the wave crashing and the upright pole on the left side. A tighter crop so the pier/jetty starts out of the frame would probably have been better so there isn't competition for where my eyes are drawn. The other issue is the noise levels in the sky - affects the overall quality a lot.
If you need help in post-processing or links to tips, tutorials and help, please don't hesitate to PM me during or after the challenge.
I have not voted on this image, but would be in the 3-4 range.

S M O K E
by pawdrix

Comment:
This has a wonderful retro feel to it.
I'm thinking this was a genuine candid moment caught due to the other people visible in the background, making this even more of an outstanding shot.
One of the first of the small details that caught my eye was his hand gesture - gotta' love that one!

Love Lifts Us Up
by dwterry

Comment:
What a fun shot! One they will treasure I'm sure.

Sunday Apples
by Shecoya

Comment:
Gotta' love the glasses here.
I'm not casting in this due to partiality, but between us, it's at least an 8, more like a 9

Edit to add:
Meant to say: I'm not casting a vote in this due to partiality ...
(I type too fast at times - or try to anyway)

Message edited by author 2007-06-08 01:41:17.

Lost in time
by LalliSig

Comment:
If I would venture a guess, I would say this was shot with an 85mm f/1.2 on a Canon 5D
Am I right? Do I know who's this is?
Love the lighting here, and of course the 3-D effect of the shallow depth of field.

Duh - went to quote after the challenge and added my comment as an edit.

Message edited by author 2007-06-08 00:35:50.