morning lite on Bells
by griz210

Comment:
Hi David,
I've noticed this photo before when browsing through portfolios, and was very surprised it hadn't scored higher. The light and green tones on the trees are stunning.

conservatory.jpg
by mngolfer

Comment:
I agree that this is an interesting shot, and glad that Kelli pointed it out! Love the perspective and lines here.

Sliding
by xianart

Comment:
I really like the simplicity and composition in this photo. I gave it a better than average vote in a difficult challenge for those reasons. I also find the lighting lovely. The only detracting aspect to me is the shadow extending back from the sled, which leads my eye out of the photo.

good as gold
by skewsme

Comment:
I think this is really underrated. I gave it a much higher score. I love the colors and simplicity of the lines. It has a look of a cat praying, which could be interpreted in a multitude of ways. I also really like how the whiskers disappear into the white, then reappear on the shutter. Excellent shot IMO - don't let the score get you down!

Sunny October Maple
by Rebecca

Comment:
Colors are really lovely here, and an interesting sense of depth.

Tiger jump - desat
by ShutterPug

Comment:
Wow, this is great. I really like the desat on this image. I think it helps pop the tiger from his surroundings. Very strong composition, too!

Use spurs with care!
by snaffles

Comment:
Susan, I really like the perspective on this. Even though the boots are a prop in the barn, the photo gives a sense of animation, as if someone were wearing them. I think it's the slight scuffing on the heels that provides that illusion- the boots look like they're being lifted off the ground. Very cool.
I think you scored lower than you would have in a different challenge - I had trouble figuring out how spurs related to "good" and I suspect other people did as well.
One suggestion would be to add a warming filter. There is a cool cast that may not be intentional.
Overall, great job, and again, wonderful perspective. Hope to see more shots like this from you!

Red Cross: Donate Platelets, Save Lives
by levyj413

Comment:
I think you chose a great subject for this photo. I also like that you posted the info on the Red Cross, as everyone should be aware and donate! Good for you.
Technically, maybe not your strongest shot. The composition is fine but doesn't jump out at me the way some of your other night photos do. I'm also not wild about the lighting, but I don't think you could have done much with it - I suspect you would have to take a lot of specialized equipment with you to fix the inerent problems due to choppy lighting design. Obviously in advanced editing you could have fixed a lot of that PP, but alas, it was basic :-) As Bob mentioned, I'd be interested to see this from a couple different angles.
BTW - pretty sharp for handheld at 1/5. You must have nerves of steel, my friend.

Message edited by author 2007-02-15 20:20:13.

Bye-Bye Keys!
by meyers

Comment:
Hee hee, gave me an instant chuckle. Fortunately, I've never had this happen. Maybe because I don't have kids :-)
It doesn't look like you took too much time to set the shot up - has a candid look (not necessarily a bad thing, especially given that the action is naturally a spontaneous one). I do think a fill flash on your son's face or directional light highlighting his features would have bumped you up a bit. I also find the gargabe can a little distracting in the front.
Overall very cute, though.

Driving Conditions
by posthumous

Comment:
Ooooh, I find this photo very interesting. I would have given it decent marks had I voted (sorry!) I really like the way the lights on the car in front seem to be melting in an almost Dali-esque fashion. Mainly I think it is a good photo because the eye is instantly drawn to the brightest area (the "melty" lights) and then have a chance to take everything in. Not a very DPC-friendly photo, but some of my favorites aren't frankly very DPC-friendly. Great job.