scub2.jpg
by dahkota

Comment:
Awwwww...very sweet photo here! I like the glow and lighting here.

What lens were you using? Nice detail and contrast.

Oxidation of Iron: Fe » Fe²+ + 2e¯
by DrAchoo

Comment:
I wish the focus on this was deeper. I really like the approach you took for this challenge - it's original. Having foreground and background blur in this doesn't seem to quite work right. I hate to mention anything to do with angles when not familiar with the scene, but here goes anyway. ;^) Did you consider moving a little to the left to get that foreground object out of the way? Even if you could have gotten in tighter to just capture the chain, sprocket, and plate it would have gotten the message across. JMO of course.

Sorry for rambling. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Double Break
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Wow! I was going thru some images taken with the Sigma 18-125 lens and just had to say this image ZINGS! The fireworks just come at you like they're 3D or something.

...or maybe I'm just trying to talk myself into this lens. ;^)

Seriously, very nice capture.

In Memory of
by jenesis

Comment:
Had to come back to get the rest of the story. Very glad I did.

This is a powerful image, and a wonderful story and tribute to your grandfather. Thanks for sharing. ;^)

Why Me
by jmritz

Comment:
That's a very strange and unique tree. Certainly the main subject, although the image IS quite busy and it's hard to tell where the main tree starts and ends. Seeing a green haze around the top and can't tell if it's something from post-processing or part of the tree(s)?

Best of luck to you in the challenge.

The lonely Bush
by Gunnsi

Comment:
Hmmm. Is there something more to the story here? Anything being implied with the proper case Bush in your title? Probably just a typo... ;^)

Well, it's an interesting image for color and texture. A bit hazy in the background (UV filter would help there maybe), unless of course the haze was left intentionally. The long grass has a nice glow to it. Not getting the use of a bush however. Why? I'm not voting on this challenge, but you're certainly going to have the DNMC police on your tail for that! ;^)

Oh well. Smile and keep having fun.

The Bonsai Lover
by TUBORG

Comment:
Your title implies the person is the main subject in this, and as a viewer I'm drawn to his unique expression as well. Think you're going to get hit with DNMC on this one. :( Best of luck to you.

Gift of life
by LalliSig

Comment:
Somebody always finds a way to work a naked lady into the challenge somehow. :( Certainly the TREE isn't the main subject here. Should be interesting to see how the voting curve works out for this one, with the DNMC being applied.

edit to add, this comment sparked a lively PM debate. ;^)

Message edited by author 2006-09-18 08:15:14.

Le Voyeur
by Rebecca

Comment:
Cute, creative...very nice. Quite the unique tree! Nice use of DOF to allow the viewer to travel the path to the right but not make it intrusive to the composition.

Alone I Stand
by hokie

Comment:
Classic! I love this. ;^) Break the rules I dare ya. He-he. It works. The low angle, the centered composition, the unusual crop, the B/W tones. Very nice. Well done.