house.jpg
by mk

Comment:

Originally posted by pcody: to bad it didn't get accepted. But I saw the picture you posted as the winner last year...and, well...enough said. Their loss. Can I ask why you decided on a softer version? This is the MN fair? Next year I swear I'm going to send something in. Especially seeing that picture that won. If you want I'll erase this comment. Don't want to mess up your presentation.

Why do you prefer this version? No offense to the great Mysterious Yellow 70 but this edit kind of looks like she just punch in some random settings to produce this tonemapping. The tonal relationships are completely destroyed making the photo look like a mess.

The other version (i.e. take III.jpg) is a much finer edit hands down. The highlights and shadows while still looking tonemapped is still believable. The light still looks like it's coming from the sun where as in this photo it looks like the weeds are radioactive emitting their own light. It just floors me that people love these crazy edits but hey to each is own.

Also, don't kill me! *runs*

Message edited by author 2007-09-03 06:26:22.

sono di vita
by Judi

Comment:
Perfect tones and focus. This would have surely ribboned had it managed to avoid the DNMC votes.

Circus Camouflage
by scalvert

Comment:
Wow, 12 of the 15 commenters during the challenge mention they liked the colors. I'll go out on a limb and say color played a factor here. In fact, now that I look at it I can't see the bird any more, only the colors! :P

So what's this talk about retiring? You're going to retire without having won a free study ribbon????? Sorry just had to bring up your one blemish. :P

Message edited by author 2007-09-03 01:20:55.

Apples and apples
by zxaar

Comment:
Nice job. Top ten and personal best.

P E R S E V E R E
by violinist123

Comment:
What a great quote to match this great photo. I love it!

Determination
by Wenders11

Comment:
Funny! You could have also gone with "Cute" as it would have fit just as well. :P

Experience
by senor_kasper

Comment:
Very good fit. Early congrats on your top ten or better finish!

Braided
by Coley

Comment:
Congrats Cole. I hope you kept with tradition and shot this on your roof or some place elevated. :P

Staring You Down
by Simms

Comment:
Congrats. I figured your score was going to land you a ribbon and since you don't win anything except blue it had to be that one.

S U M A T R A
by hotpasta

Comment:
Congrats Enzo. Nice finish!