The Escapee
by Wildcard

Comment:
This was my blue ribbon pick for this challenge. It looks very real and is so creative. Great sharpness and clarity. 10.

Message edited by author 2007-01-10 08:11:02.

Crossing Over
by bmartuch

Comment:
Bob,
Congratulations on your new PB! I scored this a 7 in a difficult challenge with a lot of very strong entries. Your DOF and clarity are amazing in this photo, and you did an excellent job of adding the extra dimension of depth which tends to make centered shots more interesting. Great job!

Forgot Those Minor Repairs
by alexzen

Comment:
This photo looks a bit washed out - like you were heavy-handed with the shadows/highlights tool. Nonetheless it is funny and in great focus.

Stalactite Perdue Stalagmite
by banmorn

Comment:
Took me a minute to get this, but it's funny.

Red
by xianart

Comment:
Christian,
I can't believe this didn't score higher. I gave it a 7 and think I actually ought to have voted it higher as I look more closely. You did a beautiful job with dodging on the window and doorframes. Mainly, though, I like this for the mood it captures. There is something concurrently inviting and menacing here - must be the juxtoposition of the reds and grays. Great shot.

Fall Into Winter
by Elaine

Comment:
I really like zen-type photography, and appreciate the simplicity in this. I also think the composition is strong. I do think the color temperature seems a bit cool. I'd be very interested to see this one with a warming filter (i.e. yellow or orange) to pop the colors in the leaf.

Tour de Soleil
by Photologist

Comment:
A unique photo with great composition and beautiful colors. I'm not surprised you got two favorites with this one.

up the creek
by skewsme

Comment:
This is a very interesting shot. Underrated, I think. I really like your post-processing choices, and I appreciate the fact that it is deliberately not over-sharpened. The more I look at this, in fact, the more I like it. Don't let the score get you down on this one - it's got a lot more going for it than initially meets a quick glance.

thinking
by sickdog

Comment:
Chris,
I enjoy your street photos a lot. The soft focus alone isn't necessarily a bad thing (though it probably cost you some votes on this uber-sharp-focused forum), but the blown highlights on the shoe and behind the garbage can distract me from this man's face. I hope you'll keep getting out there and shooting - I too enjoy street photography and appreciate just how difficult it is!

snowflakes
by k4ffy

Comment:
I really like this photo. I voted it a 7 and was surprised it didn't score higher. I think you did an excellent job with lighting and DOF, and the crop is interesting. Nice job!