Garie-1-DPC.jpg
by pgatt

Comment:
This is really a superior image! So fluid and well composed. I think I understand what other commenters are saying about wanting to see it in color, but I think I like it as is in B/W. I also don't think it's missing anything as far as a focal point goes - it has plenty of subject matter upon which to focus IMHO. My only complaint would be that it's cropped a little too loosely on the bottom - I would recommend cropping so that only one rock is visible. I think that this solves a number of issues raised by other commenters and provides the same perspective (yet only slightly different) of the beach. Just my 2 cents...

Baby Bugs!
by Schuff

Comment:
Fantastic capture! I would like to see a tighter crop. He's/She's such a cutie! Looks like great bokeh too (but not as effective with the given crop). Very cool capture.

marci 1.jpg
by jpochard

Comment:
I bet that this is one of the shots that the bride and groom (I assume that both are pictured here) feel is one of the best shots of the series. I say that because there is obviously a definitively happy emotion captured on both of their faces - not an easy accomplishment as a photographer. Exceptionally good shot IMHO. [Of course, I'm probably completely off-base, but I really am calling it as I see it!]

Greeny
by Schuff

Comment:
I think you've got great natural color tones here, but the composition and focus don't do the subject justice IMHO. If you were to offset the bird and have a little sharper focus, I think that this image could really pop and have a much more lasting impact on the viewer. As it is, it is not a bad shot by any means, I just think that it could be better with a few minor tweaks. :-)

Alighting
by Keith Maniac

Comment:
I really like this shot. I can't help but be reminded of the Pixar short "For the Birds." Great flik & great shot.

support
by bucket

Comment:
I LOVE the idea behind this shot (at least my interpretation of it)! You really captured an evidently personal bond between the two people and an emotively significant image to the viewer. I'm sure that there are those who would interpret all sorts of things based on the subjects' placement, but I personally feel that this is a strong statement of partnership. I like the use of B/W here too - it lends itself nicely to the male/female opposition, yet complimentary elements.

My Sunrise
by Schuff

Comment:
Nice capture of the layers of light. They can be so elusive to the camera, yet you managed to lasso them quite effectively. Beautiful tonal range too.

Bridge
by Keith Maniac

Comment:
What fantastic perspective and depth you have captured here! I really love the composition and tonal qualities of the shot. Beautiful lines and very visually appealing. Great job!

Moon 100% crop
by srdanz

Comment:
Lovely shot. Not sure that the 100% crop does it justice though. You have such incredible detail in the larger version, that I think a less severely proportional representation might preserve more detail, yet still provide a closer view. Currently, I think that this version loses quite a bit of detail in the translation. Just my two cents... It's a fantastic shot - either way you slice it - don't get me wrong! I just think that it is better a little further away. :-)

The Chef Special
by eugene

Comment:
As a fellow sushi lover, I can completely appreciate the subject matter's appeal. However, I think that the DOF and lighting in this particular shot detract from the otherwise very artistically attractive and appetizing characteristics of sushi.

There is a dull purple overtone to the whole image that is not only unappetizing, but detracts from the "wholesome" aspects of natural food. Also, the DOF is too shallow to allow the viewer to fully appreciate the intricate details inherent in any sushi roll - especially one with fish eggs.

I think that with more "white" reflected light and a deeper DOF, you could present this dish in a much more appealing manner. IMHO, whenever you photograph food, lighting is absolutely key. Not that I'm any expert on lighting - by any means - but I do know that in order to make something look appetizing, it has to have a certain color tone/glow about it.

Hope that my opinion was helpful...