Skimming the Surface
by MaryO

Comment:
I quite liked this one...gave it a 7. The colors are very nice IMO. I like the natural earthy tones - has a nice rich feel to it. Had the sun been shining this wouldn't feel nearly the same. Your POV also adds a lot to the comp as it somehow makes viewing this image more personal.

BTW - Do you always go after wildlife handicapped with 75mm being your long lens? :-D I have to say; that surprised me when I noticed it.

The Gathering
by karenk

Comment:
Well done! This was an instant 10 and a favorite for me. You need to market this shot, it has sales potential for sure.

lover's lane
by yanko

Comment:
I think from a scoring standpoint, this may have done even better than your Armadillo shot (although that scored fairly well also).

This photo is fun and puts a smile on your face, while your entry is more artistic and requires more viewing time to fully appreciate.

Vul800.jpg
by Motek

Comment:
I like the "expression" on this bird and the colors are rich/earthy. Probably would have gotten dinged on the loss of highlights on the head area.

While this is very nice, I still like your entry better. :-)

The only necessary means of wealth
by eyeofmymind

Comment:
I get where you are coming from with the message and I can see the use of B/W to help in that presentation. I think you could have stayed with B/W yet gotten a little more "pop" on this with some levels and contrast adjustments. JMO of course. :-) Good luck in the challenge.

Ugh...down to the nasty cheap stuff...
by snaffles

Comment:
He-he. Love the title!

Pearls
by artvet

Comment:
Good use of a creative filter. The lighting on this is right on the mark. Well done.

German Engineering
by bruski

Comment:
Looks like a brochure cover. Very nice work!

g o l d
by bnilesh

Comment:
Wonderful subject choice...why a plastic container to display it?! A wooden bowl in the top right with the jewelry spilling out onto the red bg would have given this a much richer feel & look. JMO of course. Good luck in the challenge.

Deep Pocketed Enthusiast with 600mm Prime
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Ok. Which one of you took this shot? :-)



I'm guessing it was the 600mm dude. He-he.

BTW - Great choice for this challenge. Good luck!

edit to update thumb image.

Message edited by author 2008-10-29 08:33:04.