ContessaSM.jpg
by Ristyz

Comment:
I agree with Justilda. This is beautiful in the thumbnail and even better full sized. I can almost feel the velvet smoothness of the nose and face. Wonderful.

BoomerSM.jpg
by Ristyz

Comment:
Wow, what a shot. You've caught such power and magesty (sp). I love the clear focus on the face and head while the mane and tail fly. It's beautiful.

This Is The Miracle Of Life
by Brenb

Comment:
This is beautiful, and the sentiment is exactly right for this photo. Wow.

Family Reunion October 2005
by pinotken

Comment:
Impressive. Congratulations on your ribbon!

Always Having To Juggle My Emotions
by Coley

Comment:
Congratulations on a job well done. The idea was wonderful, and well executed.

HOWEEEEEN!
by Nald

Comment:
Wow, Steve! What a great finish. When you said you were doing well, you meant it. Congratulations.
Becky

yellow.JPG
by wavelength

Comment:
I really like this shot. It gives me a feel of being right in among the wild flowers. I'd love to see just a bit more blue in the sky to really bring out the contrast between the yellow and blue. You've got some nice detail in the foreground. The tall weeds lead you right up to the feathered sky. Nice work.

two_barns.JPG
by wavelength

Comment:
You've captured a wonderful mood here with the dark earth and the billowing clouds. There is a starkness that is pronounced. Technically, your tones are a bit flat - I'm left wanting to know what else is in those cloud and mountains. Dropping you horizon line to the 1/3 would strengthen the composition (but loose the interesting greenery in the front.)

I love the mood, but I left hungry for more. A bit more contrast and light burning/dodging to bring out more detail. Just don't overwelm those barns. IMHO

Warped Reflection
by mkalandros

Comment:
While the overall idea is good and creative, the shot was very average. You want a very shiny knife so that the reflection can take center stage. A blurred background would have also empasized the "stalker" and kept our interest on the main subject. Your bold colors of the bathroom tiled worked against you as it demanded attention and created a strong line that took you out of the picture. this is definately a shot worth reworking as the idea is very strong.

Darker side of the apple!
by Makka

Comment:
You've done well on this experiment. You've managed to create a mood around this apple. The darkness works well. I see detail in all sides of the apple, and the highlight is not blown out. This is a technically fine piece.