Portrait on a Blustery Cape Cod Morning
by kirbic

Comment:
Heh heh,
This was fun, Robert and I decided to submit our portraits of each other and see if folks would recognize us, or realize they were taken at the same place. Our crops were quite different, however, and I don't think anyone caught on that the backgrounds were the same. Lots of folks recognized Robert, but I don't think anyone recognized me, not surprisingly.
What was interesting was the number of folks who thought this was a self-portrait, something which would have been quite out of character for Robert. In fact, we both share a "lack of enthusiasm" for doing self-portraits, LOL.

• Midwinter Portrait •
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Could you have found an uglier guy to photograph??

In Memoriam — Ansel Adams, 1902 ~ 1984
by Bear_Music

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Ahh, I love your processing on this Robert!
How weird is that, I'm in two challenge photos in the same week; will never happen again!

Fly By
by kloutit

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Great job! I had an "aha!" moment when I read the location, I've walked past there on several occasions. Haven't been to SG in a couple years, though... I miss it!

Road to Dreams
by deme314

Comment:
Per your forum post, I'd like to give you my view of what the comment by Falc refers to... the commentor may choose to correct me if I'm wrong when the comments become visible after the close of voting.
Your shot refers to the road as a "road to dreams," implying that the basketball court can be a place where dreams come true. That's truly an American attitude, more than anywhere else in the world most likely. that's probably a large component of what the commentor, who is from the UK, is talking about.
He also points to specific things, exposure, composition, etc. that don't appeal to him, and suggests avenues for improvement. Don't take these as negatives, but use them to learn and to take your photography to the next level.

Maternal Magic
by LindaLee

Comment:
Congrats on that first ribbon Linda! What a way to do it, nailing the blue! A well deserved ribbon. Great work.

Angel Flew Too Close To The Ground
by Coley

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Congrats on the blue! I was impressed when I voted on this one, and even more so since I know how little changed from the original it is. Wonderful concept and great execution! The weather really played in your favor, the bleak sky, the contrast between her black clothing and the white snow, wonderful. The only thing I'd change would be the heavy boots, in favor of something more feminine...

3 is a Magic Number
by dsa157

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What a great famly portrait! Only chage I'd make is to tone down the "hot spot on her forehead. Nice work.

The Space Between
by Zoomdak

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Love the title, and the mood.

native influence
by clictacamera

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Congrats Celine! Well done!