Have your shoes shined !
by ytugcu

Comment:
Nice idea, but overexposed. I wonder how it would have come out if you used a flash to illuminate your subject, thus allowing a shorter shutter speed so the background didn't get washed out.

Local Artists Display their Talent
by Node

Comment:
Nice picture. My only complaint is the washing out below the lights due to, I'm assuming, a long exposure. Perhaps a graduated neutral density filter could have reduced this. 7

June Sprints Glisten at Road America
by sbeaumont

Comment:
Nice picture. Perhaps you could try a polarization filter to reduce glare?

As hungry as you
by gnat

Comment:
Nice picture, but I'm not sure I get this as a newspaper headline.

"Terror Alerts Cause Dam Closure"
by tfarrell23

Comment:
Challenge met, and beautiful picture. 9

Seven Firefighters Dead In Amonium Nitrate Blast
by frumoaznicul

Comment:
It's a nice shot, but the drama of the picture doesn't, to me, live up to the drama of the title.

BORDER DELAYS COSTLY FOR TRUCKERS
by Rando D300

Comment:
Nice picture. Perhaps you could have moved the bridge down to about the 2/3 mark in the picture (rule of 3rds).

Work vs Hobby - The Camera Waits Patiently
by jjenks

Comment:

Originally posted by photom: Great idea - and nice use of DoF - --The camera in sharp focus works well as you can tell enough of the model with the softness. What doesn't work is the terrible light from the window.

This states my opinion of the shot exactly. I struggled with the window. I tried a night shot, but the color was not captivating. I tried a ND filter, but it's the Cokin system and didn't look too great on the camera. And unfortunately, I don't have drapes. So finally, I just gave up and tried to fix it with PS, which isn't easy under basic editing rules.:) Thanks for your comment. Any further suggestions would be appreciated.

Work vs Hobby - The Camera Waits Patiently
by jjenks

Comment:

Originally posted by timganier: Cool image. Try to use a filter to get rid of the glare or reflection on the camera. 8

Thanks for the comment. I tried using a filter, but I have the Cokin system, which, unfortunately, doesn't look very sexy on the front of the camera. ;) How else could I have reduced the glare?

Work vs Hobby - The Camera Waits Patiently
by jjenks

Comment:

Originally posted by ohmark: This is a neat idea, but the double reflection from the imrror (on the sony badge etc) is a little annoying.

Thanks, and I agree. Any suggestions on how I could have gotten rid of it without advanced editing?