Spirit of Brooklyn
by charmayne

Comment:
Nice image. I like the feel and composition of this. Simple coloration and perfect subject for this wonderful silhouette.

Was there something done in post-processing that would cause some shadows around the boys? I'm seeing ghostly outlines... No matter.

Oops! I just read your comments...congrats on winning the photo contest with this. Well deserved.

Smile and keep having fun! ;^)

breeze.jpg
by MAK

Comment:
It makes me wonder what's on the other side. I want to peer over the tops of the plumes! So, in a way, this is an effective shot as it's gained my interest and evoked an emotion.

I understand what you've done with the composition using the ROT, but perhaps you could change the ratio to 2/3 sky 1/3 grass? If there is anything worth seeing on the other side, maybe a different angle would work here to include a more expansive view. I think a good DOF and wider vista is going to work better for the wide angle view.

Anyway, I like this shot overall. Good eye to see it. ;^)

"The Proud Executioner"
by keithborg

Comment:
This guy is so popular he was worthy of being entered in two challenges. That's pretty cool. 'The Executioners Ghost' in Personification and this one.

As far as meeting the challenge this one fits much better. Good luck in the challenge.

THE EXECUTIONERS' GHOST
by POLO

Comment:
This guy is so popular he was worthy of being entered in two challenges. That's pretty cool. 'The Proud Executioner' in Pride and this one.

As far as meeting the challenge the Pride one fits much better. Not getting any connection for Personification. Sorry. Good luck in the challenge.

Commitment to the Confederacy
by popdeepop

Comment:
Overall I like the feel of this image. B/W was a good choice. It's a shame about the powerlines. ;^( Wonder how this might have looked in a full silhouette? The rider is already pretty dark. Just a thought. Good luck in the challenge.

Lords of the field
by puzzled

Comment:
Oh MY!

Undying Love II
by Rikki

Comment:
Wow! If that's natural color that is amazing! Wonderful golden glow. Nice positioning and negative space for the swans in your composition. The exposure (tough backlighting condition) is ok, close to hot on the white feathers. Considering the entire feel of the photo the exposure works just fine actually (I would delete my prior comment, but figured that thought was worth something anyway). ;^)

I enjoyed it - nice shot! Take care.

Peek-a-boo
by Neuferland

Comment:
That kitten looks ready to POUNCE! ;^) They are so much fun when little like that.

Nice choice of select desat on this - the blue eyes jump out at you. I also like the composition having the cat in the top quarter of the image. If I was to make any suggestions it would be perhaps the contrast could be bumped up just a bit.

Great job on seeing and capturing this photo opportunity!

Smile and keep having fun!

San Quirico d' Orcia
by Gordon

Comment:
This has a fun feel to it. The slight blur adds a good sense of movement - without it she would have looked posed. Tough lighting conditions with the darker coffee area vs the well-lit counter area. Did pretty well with it.

Well, my comment time is about up as my 3yr-old just joined me. I asked him what he thought of the "picture" and he said "Looks pretty good" "It's a nice shot".

Like father like son! ;^) Good luck in the challenge.

Coffee & Sugar
by EllieNeufer

Comment:
An 'A' for effort! Had to have taken some time to put that together. Fun concept with the photo. I think your composition is fine (perhaps a bit tight), but I think you may run into some issues with the exposure as the sugar dish is a bit hot. Overall, a good job. Good luck in the challenge.