Maximum Warp...Engage
by taterbug

Comment:
Oh Tater, I love this! Haven't had much time to hang around dpc, and I missed this one. Wish I'd have been able to vote in the challenge, this would have been a top pic, no doubt.

Great placing in the challenge, congratulations!

(I like the stars too!)

BLACK BEAUTY
by JOHNBOY1970

Comment:
Very cool shot! Where are you finding all of these beautifully colored butterflies??

Unbound
by Skip

Comment:
Al-right!! Way to go Skip, happy to see you on the front page!

2005-08-07-375a.jpg
by leaf

Comment:
Oh yeah, I really like this one. I love the selective desat, and think the bride will love this very romantic shot. I agree about the sky being somewhat distracting.

2005-08-07-193.jpg
by leaf

Comment:
Though I get the idea, I'm not crazy about this shot. It lacks impact, on several levels. The color feels washed out, I agree that the "pose" looks forced, and a bit un-natural, and the crop of the shot doesn't feel right to me.

2005-08-07-378-BW-Channel-mweb.jpg
by leaf

Comment:
Again, I agree with previous comments.

Love the shot, and the chopped off fingers don't bother me, though they might bother the bride. It's all the blown-out highlights that distract from the bride's face, and from them as a couple.

Good job catching the moment!

2005-08-07-241.jpg
by leaf

Comment:
The concept is great; I love the tree lined road, and her expression is good, if you could only see her face better.

And, I agree with both previous comments.

Try using Shadow/Highlight on her face, and roadrunner is so right - sepia would be great for this. You also might want to try just a bit of diffuse glow or try out some other glow actions on this as well to give it a little more impact.

The Rockhopper
by brownt

Comment:
Oh, this is such a great shot! Caught my eye right away - the detail is exquisite. I didn't get to vote in the Zoo challenge - now I wish I had!

Sympathy
by burtct

Comment:
Quite well done. Simple, beautiful, powerful in terms of the category you chose.

Miss You
by mandyturner

Comment:
The editing/ treatment of this shot really captures my attention! The dress is wonderful for the shot - giving it that spark of something unexpected - in this case, almost magical. Superb execution of the concept. One of my absolute favorites!