all is calm
by owen

Comment:
I gave this an 8. Very serene and 'reflective' (no pun intended). Nice simplicity. Toning may have added something extra for this Challenge, who knows - but the color works well, 'naturally'.

Floating
by banmorn

Comment:
I gave this an 8. Especially liked the water tension coupled with the texture(s) and color(s).

A cold misty morning somewhere in the universe
by LalliSig

Comment:
I gave this an 8. The 'feel'/mist that continues into the background/good dof showing the shapes of the land/mountains/hills/ranges, coupled with the water element works well. Not too sure on the dark 'vignetting', but likely adds to the above mentioned overall feel.

There are lessons in each moment, be ready!
by FotoMunki

Comment:
I gave this an 8. Good image for this Challenge - especially liked the tree.

Listen to the wind
by puzzled

Comment:
I gave this an 8. Good meet of the Challenge in my opinion. The composition and 'elements', especially with this toning work well.

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by pointandshoot

Comment:
I gave this an 8. Apt for this Challenge. Nice clarity and gradient too. Good little 'story' in your Comments.

If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it? - Dogen Zenji
by jrjr

Comment:
I gave this a 9. Apt for the Challenge. Good simplicity. Liked the b&w/toning and composition. Taking the liberty of adding to my Favorites.

Leaf.jpg
by rox_rox

Comment:
Thank you for the comment on my image and using it as an illustration of an idea in the thread Floating leaves color on color. Hypothetically, had you entered this, I would likely have given this a 3, maybe 4. Main reason being how I interpreted the Challenge "Take a picture of a colored subject or subjects on the same color background.". The natural coloring of these leaves is so 'busy' that perhaps 'extracting' just one of the colors from within it and using that as the background color may have worked better (or vice versa). Still wouldn't have "met the Challenge" in my opinion, as I see primarily pink, green and cream/yellow. The only other main detractor is the focus/definition seems slightly lacking. The dof and use of it is good though, in my opinion.edit:removed 'TN'

Message edited by author 2006-08-06 18:30:49.

Hanging on
by philup

Comment:
I gave this an 8. Liked the color(s) and the composition. Difficult, but just a little sharper/more definition, especially around the head, make this even better in my opinion.

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by shudderbug

Comment:
I gave this an 8. Really liked the concept - difficult given the colorings, however just wish the blacks were bolder/more 'depth', if that makes sense. Perhaps a variation in lighting, not sure. Also, just a little sharper on the olives/texture(s).