Secret WWII-Era Prison Discovered
by chalice

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The thing I like alot about this picture is the perspective and the angles created. It's still a bit too dark for my taste, though it does invite the viewer to look more carefully to see what's there. As I said during voting, I do think this would be a good picture to accompany a magazine article but with a bit more light to pull out the texture and detail of the walls.

Careful, I spit
by Kelli

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I'm not all that fond of the perspective though it does emphasize the point you make with the title. I think the overall tone of the shot could be helped a bit by de-brightening it, either through curves or maybe contrast? It does make you smile, though!

Kook sets fire to Coney Island
by Kelli

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This I liked. Colors are vibrant, picture tells a story. About the only nit (and I have to say that I didn't even notice it while voting) is that his face is a bit overexposed. Loved where you caught him with respect to the canvas behind him. Quite a fun picture!

No place to lie his weary head, but $5 richer this day.
by ericwoo

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The thing I noticed first about this picture was his expression; the second thing I noticed was his socks. I'm not sure if this was what people were looking for in this challenge, but it's a good "street candid" of an interesting character. I'm not sure about the golden tones - don't dislike it that way, but I think I may have preferred it in pure B&W.

Senior
by nards656

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While it's only an "average" subject, the lighting here is great! You've done an excellent job lighting the subject, maintaining excellent detail which is even more impressive given the object is black and chrome, and even creating a "texture" to the light beneath the subject. I suspect the not-so-great score is based on limited appeal of the subject matter. What you've done with the lighting, though, can be transferred to lots of other shots, and that's a very good thing!

A Day Out
by tngrndream

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I liked this one when viewing the entries for this challenge. The curved line of the road and the contrast of the pink on the green gives it a serene feeling, in my opinion. It does need a bit more sharpness I think, to truly bring out the detail in the foliage. This is one of those that I think is probably hurt by the limited size we have here - I'll bet it's lovely full size and it would probably make a very nice print.

Window Arch to Arch blue sky clouds DPC.jpg
by PhantomEWO

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Sorry to see you have such horrible weather and poor opportunities to get photographs. Nice capture of a postcard, though!

(Just kidding. Awesome shot. Horribly envious.)

In Appreciation
by brizmama

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The thing I like about this shot is that the recipient is wearing a tux shirt and jacket with jeans. The two people are a bit pink, but that appears to be from the lighting.

Crown Prince Willem Alexander & Princess Maxima - Queensday 2006
by Philos

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What is it with royals and really ugly hats? This is quite fitting for a front page story, ugly hat and all.

Shot on assignment for a story about the Wampanoag Indians, the first settlers hereabouts
by Bear_Music

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Nice shot to accompany the story. Well exposed to get detail in light and shadowed areas; nice composition.