A Collision of Divisions
by ggbudge

Comment:
Really nice composition, but the blown out sky really detracts from the overall appeal IMHO. I like the kudzu covered trees framing the industrial complex, and the reflection is very nice. I just think that the lighting for this time of day was against you. Good eye for spotting this - you might consider going back and reshooting it around 6pm (I find natural light to be pretty good in the early evening).

Suspension Bridge at Dusk
by ggbudge

Comment:
Not sure if the blur is intentional or not, but it doesn't "feel" like it IMHO. I think that if you were to apply say a watercolor filter to this shot, you could capitalize on the blurriness though. You've got nice tonal range and I like the composition.

Untitled
by zarniwoop

Comment:
Nice contrasts and texture here. I like the composition too. It does have an AA feel to it. I agree though that the background starts to lose depth. Maybe a bit of burning to deepen the tones. Still, a very good shot.

Captive
by cheekymunky

Comment:
I like selective desat shots and I think this one works because of the title. It's almost as if the colorful beast is trapped inside a b/w world. I would consider bumping up the orange-red tones in the tiger a bit, as well as the overall contrast. Great focus and capture (so to speak)!

Prison Stripes 'n Cells
by taterbug

Comment:
Very cool shot and I love the vivid colors on the wasps and comb. The tones of the background are a distraction though. Have you considered possibly desaturating the background or burning it almost out? I don't remember whether the challenge would have allowed for that, but I think it might keep the viewer's focus on the subjects. Great contrast, focus, & DOF on the subjects.

Gargoyles are gggrrrrrreat !!!
by taterbug

Comment:
Great composition and lighting. Still trying to decide if I like the reds - I think I do. A little more contrast might help make it pop. Very cool capture though.

...By The Hour.
by tsheets

Comment:
Not sure that the grainy aspect works as well as planned. The newer model vehicles clash with the aged look IMHO. Good composition though and I like the title. I also like the double entendre of the motel's name. The beaten up/tilted mailboxes are a bit of a distraction, but they do add a sense of seediness to the image. Cool capture.

Rocky Shore
by taterbug

Comment:
Love the composition and great focus. The water is a tad too blue though IMHO. I think if it were darker and blacker you could still see through it to the bottom (which is nice) and it would create a more realistic appearance. The colors on the rocks and leaves is wonderful.

In The Eye Of The Be(er)holder
by tsheets

Comment:
Nice reflection capture. I think the lighting on the face is a little harsh though - it detracts from the focus on the eye. Maybe some burning and a tighter crop would help. I do really like the eye itself and beer reflection (I've never been able to accomplish this effect either!). Cool shot.

sunrise.jpg
by Rikki

Comment:
Beautiful shot. Love the tonal range. Good composition. The focus could be a tad sharper IMHO and this image might benefit from a small understated border (can't believe I'm saying THAT!), but great shot nonetheless.