Circumstances Beyond Our Control
by eptasdi

Comment:
compositionally excellent. as for the challenge, i think it would have done better with a visible human element. still, one of my top picks. good luck!

Home Sweet Home
by riotspyne

Comment:
i used to know a guy who lived in a 57 chevy...it wasn't nearly as well decorated, though.

Weary
by Bud

Comment:
what strikes me here is that even though this man has obviously seen a lot of life, he still has enough pride and self-dignity to keep his beard and mustache trimmed. excellent capture, one of my top picks for the challenge. good luck!

Someones Home, Somewhere....
by JEFFJSB

Comment:
great use of color. wish you hadn't shot it so dead-on, though. all the same, one of my top picks for the challenge. good luck!

houses
by carlosmfernandes

Comment:
great composition! undecided about the tilt, but love the colors and variety. one of my top picks in the challenge. good luck!

empty cup
by clictacamera

Comment:
it took me more than a glance to 'get it'. i think this would have worked better if you backed off and up just enough to make it more apparent that you are inside. also, you could use a little more dof.

Graceful Departure
by connie

Comment:
among sunset shots, this one really stands out. as you found, it takes a lot of patience, waiting for what you can't control; thanks for sticking it out!

the only things i might suggest in the future would be a deeper f-stop and a slower shutter (maybe even enough to justify a tripod). as you found out, it takes a fair amount of work to go beyond capturing "another boring sunset" shot. the key is balancing light, textures, and lines, and you have done a great job with this one.

Message edited by author 2004-10-29 06:49:50.

Cape Cod Light
by ButterflySis

Comment:
simply stunning. beautiful work, jen.

Breaking Point
by aznym

Comment:
awright! not a ribbon, but damn close! congrats on a great image and a top 4 finish! not a bad belated birthday present, eh?

Hey, Teacher, Leave Those Kids Alone!
by MrYu

Comment:
awesome job, too bad your score doesn't reflect the effort. keep on shooting! your talent and imagination will get you where you want to be.