Black and YellowStripped
by Corwyn

Comment:
Unlike your other shot, this one could benefit from a bit more DoF. What aperture did you shoot at if I may ask? Like the other shot I would simplify or eliminate the frame. I wonder if a tighter, rotated crop would benefit as well?

Orange Butterfly Side
by Corwyn

Comment:
Absolutely love this. This would have been outstanding in the bokeh challenge. the colors are beautiful, and the focus point is spot on. the shallow DoF really works to advantage here. Nice work.'

Edit: forgot, I would lose or simplify the frame :)

Message edited by author 2005-01-12 19:51:47.

Happy Days
by qmdi

Comment:
Hey Eric! Congrats on your first ribbon! This shot was one of my faves in this challenge.

Christmas in Victoria
by ccraft

Comment:
Congrats on your first ribbon Christina!

Golden Glow
by dartompkins

Comment:
Way to go Darlene, congrats on your first ribbon!

It's a Blue Christmas Without You
by bledford

Comment:
Congrats on your first ribbon Brad! Well deserved. Your shot was my top pick, in fact.

gallery
by undieyatch

Comment:
Hey Andre', I see your Milwaukee trip resulted in a ribbon! Congratualtions, well deserved!

customshouse_night1.jpg
by Brookied

Comment:
Like the reflections! Compositionally, I'd go in portrait orientation ot capture more of the reflection while getting in a little tighter to the building. Try putting the dome at the left 1/3 line. the exposure is good; maybe try tweaking the WB a little cooler. Finally, carefully rotate until the reflections are perfectly vertical.

All Gave Some - Some Gave All
by ClubJuggle

Comment:
WOOOOOT! Congrats on your first ribbon, and a blue at that! Well Deserved, CJ!

Leftovers
by TooCool

Comment:
I am surprised this scored as low as it did. It's techically well executed, and certainly meets the challenge. I did not vote this challenge, but would have given you a 6.
That said, it just seems to lack the impact to take it to a higher score. What is the photo trying to say to the viewer? It seems to be a rather flat depiction of... parts. The diffuse lighting and relatively static composition combine to leave an impression of "nothing happening here."
I also fall into this trap of having a well-executed photo, but missing any emotional message.