Desolation
by noraneko

Comment:
I like how you popped the whites by use of overexposure for it really compliments the textures & shapes in the sand as well as the shadowplay of the plant that cuts through those 'sand lines' But while the photo does wonders with calling our attention to those details it is less than complementary to the sky which looks a bit too washed/blown out (I don't know what this looks like in color but I suspect it might look really great but in the B&W the lighter tones in the sky look blown out).

I Must Go Down to the Sea Again
by KarenNfld

Comment:
Wow! Love the textures of those craggy rocks and that they provide a 'natural' leading lines that lead our eyes to look 'up' to the horizon to see the beautiful ocean, mountain range, and sky beyond. Love the dynamic tonal ranges in this composition. The thing that keeps me spellbound is those rock textures and the wonderful gleam/sparkle that dances on the ocean surface. I can hear the sounds of the surf and feel the ocean breeze when looking at this photo.

Flag Day 8
by Katmystiry

Comment:
Wow! The tones & contrasts are very dynamic and attention grabbing both in the thumbnail and full version. I love how the composition captures the bold tones and dramatic contrasts of the flag that cuts across the composition diagonally. That diagonal angle adds alot of visual interest. The angle of the American Flag also seems to drape the gravestone that lies sheltered behind it. This composition could also be a dramatic photo presentation for/on Veteran's Day or Memorial Day.

Old Boat Shed
by sherpet

Comment:
After seeing the separate composition pieces I truly love what you did in combining them into this wonderful triptych! It is REALLY effective in showing you the full scene as the big picture and then it 'draws' you in literaly as we get closer & closer to observe a portion and then the textural details of this old & gone boat shed. The tone and contrast ranges are very dynamic in the first two pictures that show us the boat shed and the details of the pealing paint on the wood are so crisp & clean that you can 'feel' the crumbling texture.

Lake Gasebo.jpg
by robgs57

Comment:
The tree to the right does give off the tones of an infared shot. Love all the tones and contrasts in this wonderfully relaxing bit of scenery. The reflections in the water are just lovely as well. My only critique/observation is that the scene appears a little to busy in B&W (I don't know how this looks in color) with all the elements and environment that the gazebo is in. I think the composition would be much more effective in communicating the feel and mood of "a little, hidden hideaway" if you crop out the left third of the photograph - chopping out the ramp and the background line of trees to just show us a view of the gazebo seemingly 'hidden' behind that tree to the right.

Day Eight: Ozark Riley
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Holy Cow!!! That's an amazing amount of processing - from removing your reflection in the door window, calling up some details in the window, the textured grain look on the environment and most of all adding the overalls!!!! Had you not posted that you added the overalls I would have though your little one was really wearing them for the photo. I love what you did by adding and/or bringing up the textures and some grain for it gives this photo a feeling of nostalgia- of the good ol' tymes. The rough edges around the border instead of a sharp lined one was also a very nice touch. It helps add to that nostalgic feel of an old photograph. The tones and contrasts in this image are bold and have a great dynamic range - very eye-catching. You did an excellent job in the post-processing.

---And wouldn't it be wonderful if we could Photo-shop clothes up for our growing children instead of having to constantly buy them;-)

Day 8.jpg
by edmeng

Comment:
Have not been to Joshua Tree National Park in a looooooonnnnnngggg time so this is a nice little visual treat. What I really love about this B&W is that shadow that falls on the rocks - the dark shadow cast on the lighter colored rock is such a dramatic contrast. It pulls the eye right in. Great perspective of 'showing' us some of the plantlife in this composition. Although the actual cactus plant is absent from the photo we still see it because of that dramatically cast shadow upon the rocks.

Day 08
by darnok

Comment:
Oh Wow! This has stunning visual impact. Lighting, tones, and contrast are wonderful and very dynamic! Love how the holes from this kitchen grater (at least that is what it looks like to me - I'm not sure if it is) just emerge from the darkness of the black background. An excellent B&W study on the textures of this object - the B&W format really calls our attention to it not to mention the tones & contrasts are really dynamic in this composition.

cactus
by BAMartin

Comment:
This composition has a very strong visual impact with the contre jour silhouette of the cactus. I love the 'silver' glint on the clouds just behind and to the right of the cactus; it gives this photo a little added dramatic punch. My critique is that the composition would have been far better had you composed the shot to include the full body of the cactus with a little portion of the ground plane. Showing the full cactus and the sun looming large behind it would increase the visual appeal and the dramatic effect.

Day 07
by Dirt_Diver

Comment:
Harley is a beautiful cat and you did an excellent job in capturing that on 'film'. Love the sharpness of details you can see in the soft hairs of the fur. I like how half the face is in shadow for I think that the cat is either emerging from the shadows or slinking into the shadows as it stalks it's prey.