Abstract blues
by LalliSig

Comment:
'8' (only pretend and fyi) - Wow - but is this rain? Challengewise if I were voting, I would 'pass' it as rain even just for the 'illusion' or 'emulation' (IF not rain) - it is almost like a macro of a 'heavy' rain 'drop'. I have never seen a water droplet (or whatever the correct term is) shot like this. The coloring, and indeed effect within the 'drop' (including the 'stem') is incredible. The 'sparkle' on the edge too... wow, but my cynicism just will not let me believe this is an actual raindrop captured naturally outdoors....if you have, I will be speechless. Great shot, but Challengewise, well, will wait and see what it is when the Challenge is over. Amazing shot at any rate, very nice. Criticism; wish it were at least 640 in height, and possibly in width. Perhaps that top right 'parted' droplet out of frame, maybe might have made this even better, not sure. Adding to favorites for inspiration. edit:typos

Message edited by author 2005-08-22 06:32:10.

Singing the Blues in the Rain
by dsa157

Comment:
'7' (only pretend and fyi) - I like this shot but, criticism; would really like to have seen how this would have looked in b/w or, just some type of desaturation, trying to keep the 'water' well contrasted. The seat/swing has character and I would like to have seen you 'use' that more, in my opinion that, and possibly more 'water capture' would have made this a better and more dramatic shot in my opinion.

Azure
by dogz

Comment:
'8' - Very nice shot, color is superb. Criticism; even though I have said the color is superb, I would like to see it even more 'azure' - somehow. One way might just to have been (if possible) to get the full 640 x 640 here. I know you may well have preferred this 'framing', but just my opinion, I would like to see it really 'full', especially as it would allow more of those 'droplets' to 'play' and draw the eye to them. Not sure if it is a pool or what, or even natural rain, but looks erratic enough to convince me it is.

Out came the sun.....
by sbeaumont

Comment:
'7' - Really like the potential of this shot, and whilst I can't see any 'rain' (re the Challenge), there's obvious 'residue' on the web - why it is only on one side intrigues me a little. Criticism; given the color (almost a golden) of the spider and the pinkish 'something' in the background, I would really like to have seen the angle changed to get the spider 'over' that pink, perhaps even in the 'purple centre'. A touch more clarity focus on all the drops, and this would have been a superb, and unique shot, in my opinion. It still stands out, even just for the coloring, in my opinion. edit:typos

Message edited by author 2005-08-22 06:33:05.

Early Morning Shower
by Konador

Comment:
'7' possibly '8' (but it is just pretend anyway so only 'fyi'). I do like this shot and the color and think you have captured the rain well, especially the 'feel' here. Criticism; not much, perhaps somehow emphasizing the color of the 'fruit' (I am guessing loquats, but I don't think that's what they are, guavas?), might have just given the shot more impact in my opinion.

Message edited by author 2005-08-22 06:34:58.

Cobweb borealis
by puzzled

Comment:
'6' - Really like this angle and the depth shown for the web 'strands'. I am guessing (perhaps incorrectly) that the 'spots' on the lens are a combination of rain/'flare'. Criticism; those said 'spots', I would like to see them emphasized or 'gone'. The mottled green background is nice, just like to see a sharper focus on the drops (though the 'blur' effect on the ones at the very fore I like) and if possible, some definition of actual rain, especially for the Challenge.

Water Colors
by insteps

Comment:
'7' - Nice shot to meet the Challenge. Criticism; whilst I do like this shot I think it has more potential (if the 'scene' allowed of course), I would really like to have seen a real 'balance' or symmetry here, ie; more asphalt/bitumen, the same amount as the paving/bricks, with the water in the middle. I like the angle, the reflections and the color. An interest in how the b/w might have worked, but I think what you have here is good, just the said 'balance', and it would have been a much better shot in my opinion. edit:typo

Message edited by author 2005-08-22 06:38:30.

Distant Storm
by ShannonLee

Comment:
'8' - Met the Challenge (in my opinion). A breathtaking shot. Criticism; undecided if it is too dark, not sure. Whilst the rain is not 'tangible', in my opinion, it's evident in the distance and thus you have likely captured a unique shot of rain for this Challenge. Great 'wide' angle and I will be looking to learn what lens etc once the Challenge is over. Very nice colors. Perhaps, a cropping a little of the upper (bluer) part of the sky may have made it more dramatic but not sure on that. Good shot. edit:typo

Message edited by author 2005-08-22 06:40:18.

"No Parking"
by sfarrell23

Comment:
'7' - Met the Challenge (in my opinion). Criticism; really wish you had (been able to?) go out over those road signs, the scene is very good, and I only just noticed the house(?) kind of hiding there at left, so depending how that looked, maybe ensuring that was not in frame. Perhaps with an umbrella (as this looks like taken in the car?), this shot would have been much better in my opinion and would have had a definite 'feel' about it that is not really captured here to its full potential in my opinion.

Can't see the fish for the rain
by horsemadgirl

Comment:
'8' - Met the Challenge (in my opinion). This shot looks familiar, another great 'set' to take advantage of. Criticism; I would like to see this possibly a little darker, or more contrast. a slightly more 'offset' of the flamingos, yet still incorporating their 'reflections'. Just seems slightly grainy or out of focus, not sure, perhaps it is a close crop. A further zoom out, if possible, capturing more of the rain/raindrops may have made this a better shot in my opinion. They (flamingos) make such good subjects and are for me, always a delight to view.