Eight Legged Rose
by peroty

Comment:
Saw the spidy, but voted 4.
Doesn't say contrast to me at all. Lighting is not particularly impressive, flower is not the best specimen. Nothing here to make me want to vote higher to be honest.

Hich contrast is about light and dark, about zap, about black and white, about juxtapostion of colour.

Probably need to rethink the approach.

Hope
by Eyesup

Comment:
OK there are a number of areas for improvement here.

1. Size - already mentioned. Voters tend to deduct marks if the image is too small
2. Lighting - very flat. Photography is abouty capturing light and to make the best images you have to have exceptional light. Side light, window light, moon light, flash light, misty light but not flat light.
3. Topic - religion, bibles, crosses, beads all represent an opportunity for the non-religious voter to deduct marks, Stay away from these subjects if you want votes.
4. Statues - almost running into the 'literal artwork' argument here, but statues and toys again have trouble attracting votes.

So my guess is you managed to hit just about every OFF button at DPC. The only other ones you missed were pets and kids ;-)

Sad but true I'm afraid.

Morning Light
by Artifacts

Comment:
Well done Steve, I was convinced you had it in the bag and went to bed only to discover the voters had speeded up overnight. Anyway, my shot was illeagal so I'm pleased to be able to step aside and give the 4th spot to a superb image. It was one of my top picks.

life
by mreza

Comment:
I wasn't too sure this would have attracted the user vote, but obviously I was wrong. I liked it and am glad it scored with the voters. Well done.

Saw Mill Pond in Infrared
by brownsm

Comment:
Yes, a great image and justification for mauling your old camera ;-)

Cherika
by whiteroom

Comment:
Beautiful image, well deserving of a ribbon

Skeleton Defence
by Falc

Comment:
Self DQ Requested.

I just realised I used an illegal basic editing technique to convert to B/w. I used 2 layers of Hue/Sat, the bottom one in Hue Blend mode.

I apologise for this error and request a self DQ

Message edited by author 2006-10-11 02:08:11.

Morning Mist
by merheim

Comment:
Wonderful image, the trees are superb - where is it?

Simply Beautiful
by Kandy Kane

Comment:
Hi-key yes, high contrast no, which is a shame.

Greek street
by pmotta

Comment:
Simple and effective. I like it, one of may favourites of the challenge