Perseid
by Telehubbie

Comment:
Might be only a grab, but it's a stunning one!

Day Eleven — Skiff at Dawn
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Any chance of seeing a before diffuse glow was applied or the original? I'd love to see you get back into basics Robert. You have a good eye for compositions and getting the light right and such, but the after effects at times don't work too well for me. Not like you need to please me or anyone else though, so long as you like it, ignore everyone.

day 42 - don't even THINK about messing with me, rarr! hiss!
by rachelellen

Comment:
This is priceless, and that title knocked it out of the park!

rarr! hiss!

Fully grown, they mean it too - they can be some mean critters.

Kharunisia
by librodo

Comment:
Gosh, here I go again.
I guess my appreciation for natural is far more than many on this site. Manny, I respect and admire your work, and your level of success you have achieved, but in this shot, the only part that really looks natural, is the reflection, and that part is superb! Her eyes and much of her face appear more like a porcelain doll than a real person. Prove me wrong and send me the original so I can owe you the biggest apology this site has ever seen, for the accusation that this is processed too far.
With a great admiration for your skill behind the camera, I have to say this one isn't working for me, again.

Day 36 - Clover
by ephln

Comment:
Another good example of the Image, Adjustments, Levels, Options, OK adding some extra oomph in a shot. It popped the contrast a bit. Then go back to Image, Adjustments, Levels, but this time, use your mouse to grab hold of the center little marker under the histogram (looks like a Hershey's Kiss) and slide it to the right until you get a level you like, in this case, in the 3 boxes above the histogram, you are adjusting the center one, and found a pleasant setting to be around 0.85 - that number changes when you slide the pointer. The center one adjusts neutral levels without hitting on the whites (the right pointer) and black (the left pointer). It's kind of like dropping the brightness, but leaving the blacks & whites alone.

Message edited by author 2007-08-10 02:19:51.

Day 31 - Elegant Butterfly
by ephln

Comment:
Whur's the flower?
Great side shot, catching the rolled-up tube suction thingie. hehehe

Day 30 - Coneflower
by ephln

Comment:
The leaf in the upper corner is a bit distracting and harsh. Cloning lightly (20% or so in strength) in darker mode or burning would help.

Day 29 - Negative Space
by ephln

Comment:
As soon as this popped-up full size, I was instant hit with a musical performer, like a singer, under a spotlight, on stage. Me likes the appearance.

Day 28 - Cosmos
by ephln

Comment:
Another excellent use of shadows to enhance a shot. The petals get a boost and added depth shot this way - nice!

Day 27 - Hibiscus Stamen Macro - Take 2
by ephln

Comment:
The green background would have been ok if it were a bit lighter and not so noisy. This is the better of the two edits as they are.