Colors of Fall - 2005
by alfresco

Comment:
I really like this. Simple and yet so evocative. Great focus & color tones. I may have to try something similar - if you don't mind me copying your idea! ;-) Nice job!

cake glow 5x7.jpg
by jpochard

Comment:
I also really like the added glow. Makes it even more romantic. Very nice shot. Good job with the light too. I'm sure they're very happy with this one! :-)

Self Portrait
by Makka

Comment:
Beautiful piece of work. Lighting and focus are spot on. I like the desat too. The blue may be a tad too violet, but I'm splitting hairs. ;-) GREAT job!

Duck Considers Lawsuit For Wrongful Termination. Aflac Denies Claim.
by ggbudge

Comment:
I love the composition of this shot. I wish it was cleaner though. The graininess/OOF is a distraction but is not enough to make it untenable. I can see that the power of communication will overcome the need for Imperialistic impression. Of course, this may be the last thing I am allowed to say, so I guess I better make it count! And in that case...

Aged Steel
by Rikki

Comment:
I think you've got great lines and composition here, but the depth of tonal range and visual perception are not all that they could be IMHO. I think you could bump up the depth in tones with variation in lighting/exposure settings and burning and in then in again in contrast/color sat variations. I also think you could really increase the viability of the shot by dodging some of the darker areas and leveling out some of the existing contrast. just my 2 cents - I'm happy to provide change... :-) It's a great shot as is - don't get me wrong!

Distorted Body Image
by tpoc

Comment:
I scored this a 9 and tend to agree with havy2008. If you like the shot - enjoy it... I know I did - and do! I think it's GREAT!

Happy Halloween!
by totaldis

Comment:
Terrific shot! Love the tones & processing effects! Excellent work!

Skeptic
by ttreit

Comment:
Based on your forum thread, I'm adding this comment. I scored this a 5 for several reasons. I think the crop should have been much tighter - you caught a great expression... zero in on it! Also, the subject is too centered - offset him a bit. Finally, the lighting is a bit harsh and the colors a bit washed out - I think if you had played with the lighting/exposure/contrast and bumped up the color sat a bit, you could have improved the "pop" value. It's not a bad shot at all, I just think it could have been processed better.

Loathsome Putrescence
by JPR

Comment:
Fantastic shot - really... Outstanding piece of work.

Newport Castle
by postoakinversion

Comment:
Outstanding job! Really beautiful image beautifully presented. 10