SOCATOA
by colorcarnival

Comment:
I learned something by having to look up your title. (And I found the answer using your spelling. Must be valid!!) I think you were a bit too subtle for a good score, but nevertheless, you have a good image. I'm impressed with your DOF singling out the three buttons of SOCATOA.

Soapbox meets Mega-Telly
by jaysonmc

Comment:
It does take some time to understand what this is. Once figured out, I totally appreciate it. I love the "automobile" and think you captured quite an appropriate dichotomy.

Not Your Daddy's Apple
by noraneko

Comment:
Wow, you have taken the leap into serious creativity -- creating the shot, I mean. This is really a good step for you, IMO. You were always good at spotting and capturing a good photo, and you have mastered PP. This will take the final restrictions off your ability to create art with your camera. I can't wait for more of these.

BTW, I think this is a great success. Excellent color, clarity, and composition.

Tomorrow and Tomorrow
by raish

Comment:
This is quite an amazing find. I have no idea what it is, but it certainly fits the challenge. To me, the grain makes it look all the more mysterious, and I think it is very good for the image. However, it probably wasn't so good for your score. Regardless of what the voters said, I say "well done".

Seeking a way out.
by patrickpeterson

Comment:
This is a very poignant photograph. I believe you accomplished your goals very well. I have dealt with the same subject and emotions in a few of my photos, and really appreciate this image.

edit to add: I like the sharpened features of her face, but not the rough skin -- that is distracting to me. She is such a pretty girl, that I would like to see her skin smooth.

Message edited by author 2007-10-22 11:03:13.

Innovative Cookery
by Greetmir

Comment:
It took me a minute to figure out which challenge this was supposed to be for. Then I noticed the pencils. Very good. Too bad you got mixed up on the deadline.

Morning Meditation
by ephln

Comment:
Congratulations on your new PB and your first 6!! Feels good doesn't it? This is really the strangest pose. What a great capture. And the title is very amusing.

I Know It's Around Here Somewhere...
by noraneko

Comment:
If I get a macro lens like yours, will I be able to take gorgeous photos like you? I'll answer that myself. It might help, but it takes more than a lens to make these beautiful works of art.

Curlicues
by noraneko

Comment:
WOW Catherine, this is awesome!!! I was totally admiring the blue ribbon winning photo, and thinking how much it deserved a blue ribbon before I realized it was your entry. I am so happy you have advanced to this level. It is wonderful. The DOF, the detail, the color, and the composition are all fabulous. CONGRATULATIONS!

"Wild West"
by Snake

Comment:
Beautiful composition and subject. There seems to be a greenish cast to the whole image. I think the color could be improved.