Conformity
by soup

Comment:
Others have said it's a little dark, perhaps a very soft reflective fill light would have been agreeable. I suspect the number of origami entries hurt you a bit, but I'm glad you made the top fifty. This was my favorite of the bird shots and one of my top ten photos (I gave you a 9).

day 24. 50 days square crop. a frog
by roz

Comment:
I didn't know frogs were available in blue, unless you went to the Amazon or somewhere exotic. :-)
Nice shot. What a cool little guy -- so alien. Isn't it funny how that one hair on the ground stands out with the close-up and shallow DOF?

Day 21
by emily212

Comment:

Originally posted by emily212: I am a HUGE Harry Fan and Yes I have alread read the book and yes ...

Now I have to kill you.

;-) Just kidding. My copy should arrive in the mail any day now, and I'm studiously avoiding overhearing or reading the least little detail.

This is a fun photo. Do you think children will continue to love these books in a couple of generations? Your grandchildren might think this is an awesome photo.

Day 24
by hajeka

Comment:
I like rainy weather photography. The Dutch language sign and the bicycles remind me of my trip to the Netherlands (almost 20 years ago now -- wow).

Day 23 - The Beach
by bs-photos

Comment:
It's been a few years since I've been to a beach. I especially like the color photos in your composite -- the top one really brings out that great blue sky, and the bottom one is a fun candid snap of the two of you.

spoon-mobile.jpg
by suiteness

Comment:
As much as I question Coca Cola's position as sugar water supplier to the world, I can't deny how effective their advertising is. Old Coke signs are just cool.

Day 24
by kellyrc01

Comment:
Traffic is a drag. The only time I drive is when I rent a car. I think I'm a good driver (who doesn't?), but it is stressful -- especially coming back into the city.

Yes, there are other Austin people in this 50 day challenge -- that's how I learned about "Jo's". Be sure to check out the New York Times Frugal Traveler video profile on Austin. It's really fun.

What I like about this photo is how the sky is darker behind you than in front. It makes the photo seem menacing.

CRW_7091-Edit.jpg
by cpanaioti

Comment:
Cool cars, great colors.

True Grit
by Coley

Comment:
I'm glad you made the top 25, though I'd hoped to see you on the front page. I think this is a terrific photo and it was one of only three 10s I awarded this challenge. The toughness and intelligence can be seen in his face and you captured it well.

Portrait By Window Light
by scarbrd

Comment:

Originally posted by scarbrd: Her parents cried when I gave them an 8x10 print.

Why, what did you charge them?
Sorry, bad joke, the truth is I was moved when I read that about the parents. It's a great portrait and the child's beauty is only part of it. Congrats on a well-deserved ribbon. I'm happy to have been one of your 10s!