Bugger:::::Someones Drunk the Speights!!!!
by kiwinick

Comment:
Hmm...if 'someones drunk' it, why does the bottle still have a cap on it?

CKeller_002bw_small.jpg
by Mal37

Comment:
Comes across very different in b/w. I liked the color version but this version appears to be more spontaneous for some reason. Nice work!

CK_007_small.jpg
by Mal37

Comment:
If this was a little sharper/crisper, I could see this as the shot. His expression while dragging on the cigar is pure satisfaction and totally "I enjoy this!" or "This is what I am about..." Being closer the balance is much better with the negative space. The pose is relaxed in appearance and he looks at ease - just being himself.

CK_008_small.jpg
by Mal37

Comment:
A little too distant for your subject in my opinion. He has a strong profile and a lot of character in his presence. This kind of leaves him trying to compensate for the large negative space. Still a nice composition and well shot. It certainly speaks to a mood and personality. Nice image.

The hand of a Master Falconer
by MacDonald

Comment:
Very nice detail, color and composition. The blood on the hand really puts this into a 'setting/environment' and adds a greater sense of reality to the scene as opposed to it being staged. Well done!

Ok..bumped up a notch or two.

Get Lost in a Good Book
by L1

Comment:

Originally posted by Jutilda: SWEET! Looks like the cover of a book or poster encouraging kids to read.

Funny you say that since the first thing I thought of was The Chronicles of Narnia or the Harry Potter Books - in a bookstore window, a poster of this shot with some slogan encouraging kids to read with suggested titles.

Get Lost in a Good Book
by L1

Comment:
I really like this crop. It puts him right in the scene and keeps him the focus. His expression, pose, apparent mood are perfect for the scene and the composition from this crop seems stronger than the others. This has a lot of emotive force not present in the others. You can feel his presence in the scene and image one similar for yourself to be in. Very strong in my opinion. Very nice photo Laurie! Well done!

Message edited by author 2006-05-15 17:19:00.

Spring at Babcock State Park
by goldenhawkofky

Comment:
Very nice exposure. Seems a little bright in the background or perhaps a slight bump in contrast. But the scene is well composed, the timing of the exposure is perfect and really lends a nice over-all mood to the shot. Well done!

firehand
by Kronus

Comment:
Am I missing something here? Where/what/who is the subject of the portrait?

Mom and her Peach Cobbler are both #1
by bgslaw

Comment:
Based on the title and the environmental aspect of the challenge, I wonder if this would be stronger if she was in the kitchen with her cobbler - taking it out of the oven, preparing it, etc. Or shown actually receiving her award. Just thoughts...