Market Sisters
by hotpasta

Comment:
Love the black and white. I think a bit more crop, possibly making it even a portrait configuration, would give the sisters more impact. They look like they have a lot to say. I'd definitely listen.

Kenyan Great Grandmother
by hotpasta

Comment:
Full of personality. I love the pattern on her sweater. It contrast wonderfully with the aged barnwood. You probably picked the best one for your Best of 2002. Still, I think this one would have done pretty well, too.

Into the past
by bmartuch

Comment:
Looks like you used a fog filter on this one. I know that telltale cast it leaves, because I use one all the time. I think that it could have had a bit more color correction to brighten it a little, and just a slight contrast adjustment. Not enough to take away the soft focus, but enough to give it a bit more zip. I will share with you, though, that generally the folks at dp really tear apart images taken with a fogmaker filter. They honestly don't like them. Even so, you did much better with your score than I did for my soft focus.

Bright
by bmartuch

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I love the green contrasting background with the bright red orange of the flower. I think the dof is just fine. The only thing that might make the image stronger is if the flower is not so centered. Alot of times I will also tilt the camera in such a way that the stem or a leaf is coming in from the corner to lead the eye to the subject of the flower. You really did a great job on the color balance on this one. Got the color nearly perfect for the type of flower it is.

Trust me - it's legal in this State !
by Brad

Comment:
Couldn't make up your mind. Suits both challenges. Nicely done in the black and white.

chameleon
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
Love the greens on this one. I think the border really frames the image well. Your leaf texture is so smooth. Looks very lush.

Industrial Flower
by s4nd3r99

Comment:
Interesting idea. I definitely love the lighting of the industrial aspect of the image. Not sure I like the use of the flower, though it seems to have something important to say with this combination.

Urban Bird Life
by s4nd3r99

Comment:
This is a really wonderful abstract. Did you use negative image in your post processing? I love the white silhouette of the flying bird. Nicely composed and just a delightful image. The only thing I would change is the style. I think it might have more impact if it was done in landscape style rather than portrait. More dramatic that way and gives the bird more room to fly.

The pond
by s4nd3r99

Comment:
Very artistically done.

Fishermen
by s4nd3r99

Comment:
What a beautiful image. It is so much a statement of the early rising that goes on when you fish. This photo would be great if you could take it again for the morning challenge. Hmm, gives me an idea.