Refreshing
by Atlantis

Comment:
Lovely, and definitely invokes "morning" for those of us who remember early morning practices and races.

Morning Cruise
by Germaine

Comment:
Looks like the path in Santa Barbara. I like the seagull cruising along with her.

Fantasy Isle
by srbrubaker

Comment:
What hurt you the most for scoring in this challenge is this isn't really what most would consider "high contrast". If you look at a histogram of this picture in Photoshop, you'll see a fairly nice spread across the board, with no significant peaks/valleys. Yes, the high constrast of the sun on the water at the point where the island is does define the island, but that's a small portion of the picture so the overall impact is not one of high contrast. As for the lens flare, I kinda like it. Looks a bit like the moon, though it is recognizable as a flare. An adjustment of 50% in the shadows using the shadows/highlight tool in Photoshop really brings out the colors and textures in the foreground.

peachesbetter.jpg
by Elliottjms

Comment:
I love pictures of cats just sitting and enjoying themselves in the sun. This one even feels warm!

The Fisherman
by Telehubbie

Comment:
I'll echo Judy in that I love how you caught the line so nicely on this! Very nicely presented, great color. Really puts the viewer there!

Insomnious
by Brad

Comment:
Oh, what a look. With the detail in the bird and the soft reflection behind, this is a very strong shot - the B&W makes it even more so. Has a touch of sadness to it, in a way.

I was about to leave a comment, then looked and realized I already had. I guess I must like this one. :-)

Message edited by author 2007-04-24 16:33:34.

Radial Symmetry
by Brad

Comment:
Really gorgeous composition and exceptional processing.

Walk On
by wavelength

Comment:
I like how he's striding with such purpose! Really adds character to the scene, which is nice to begin with.

Day 22
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Lovely contrast both in color and texture between the cat and the wood. Great detail in the fur. Nice lens!

The Blushing Bride
by aimeethetoo

Comment:
LOL! This is too funny! It's a picture the bride and her friends will really enjoy. Nice!