Stay! ... (a.k.a. Awaiting the Return)
by mariomel

Comment:
What a touching image. Congratulations on your 4th placing.

Berlin Wall
by Pano

Comment:
A capture that visits a historical site to bring a nice slice to DPC. Impressive. Congratulations on your yellow.

Ultimate Separation
by marbo

Comment:
Hey Mark, outstanding as usual. The spatial sense of this image just boggles the mind. There is just so much enjoyment in seeing the tonal values between earth and sky that we need a second visit.

Congratulations on your red.

Adrift
by Zoomdak

Comment:
Once in a while an image comes along that just blows the majority of the members away. This is one of them. Expertly executed and reminiscent of the Mapp and Lucia series, wherein the dining room table floated away in the water. Much like your image the latter sent me off in stiches. This image is presented here with such atmosphere and untold beauty that after it invokes the laughter we are left with a lovelt and enduring image.

Hey, Thomas, Congratulations on this brilliant effort. A most deserved blue.

Message edited by author 2005-02-28 17:00:07.

Natural Separation
by Alexys

Comment:
An impressive image with that semi abstract look and a silken like feel.

Gull Above the Guns
by Imagineer

Comment:
Fron the critique club:

A very impressive image because the ship occupies the bulk of the balance and major attention. The coloration leans towards a monochromatic rendition with certain bands of colors missing. This has a dual effect of creating a strong impression, however, upon further study one detects an interference with the natural tones. Yet, while there is a touch of noise, the general effect will be loved by some and dismissed by others.

Its major strenght lies in the superb composition. A painter would have placed that bird right there. Note how it leads the eyes back in the left. The bulk of the ship creates a ballast to nail the viewer's main reference. The eyes then can roam but always return to this safe spot. An image with strong verticals brought to prominence by the sweep of the bridges cables on the left, then the bird, then the dock.

I have just observed the original. This explains the rendering and the why of the coloration. Personally, I would have prefered the sepia rendition because the composition is strong enough.

It is the glorious glow that wins over the viewer and then the composition begins to reveal its strength. The image has charm and some will accept the effect because it is unusual and a very good mood setter because of its monochromatic feel which awakens the nostalgia of the old tin plates. Others may find the tonal range too contrictive much like images which concentrate on certain zonal values at the expense of others. As is it has an aged look much like images which begin the fading process. This in itself is appealing.

Under the bridge
by chik0325

Comment:
voted but was unable to comment.

A wonderful sepia that glows just like the moon. Congratulations on your top 20 finish.

The Bridge
by Tiberius

Comment:
voted but was unable to comment.

A strong and lovely image with that silky smooth feel. Lovely b/w Congratulations on your top 20 finish.

Message edited by author 2005-02-23 00:40:35.

Bridge to the Sky
by biodork

Comment:
voted but was unable to comment.

A rainbow to boot. Congratulations on your top 20 finish/

Verrazano Twilight
by vince31874

Comment:
voted but was unable to comment.

Most romantic colors. congratulations on your 17th finish.