Bonsai at Bayside
by Jeileen

Comment:
An instance here a blown background actually works. Bravo!

The Bride
by BigK

Comment:
The bride doesn't look very happy here...color temp seems a bit cool, but maybe was intentional?

Love my AAs
by snaffles

Comment:
I got a chuckle out of this, and like the angles of hard light. I agree with blue moon that the color temp's too warm, though. Would be interesting to see corrected, even as far as tungsten (though that might be too cool).

Do you want AA's with that?
by Photologist

Comment:
This was one of my favorite entries. Extra creative, and very sharp. Nice job!

How Many Patterns?
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Julianne,
Is it just me, or is the pattern in that gate eerily similar to the pattern in the window I entered? Your photo is without doubt a lot stronger, though, and I'm surprised it didn't garner at least a 5.5. I'm trying to figure out why the relatively low score, and can only think it is due to voters looking for more repetition in pattern (and a slightly blown sky). I really like this, think it has good composition, and I like the business. Just goes to show you can't please 'em all, right? 7 from me.

Message edited by author 2007-01-03 16:54:19.

Vortex to the Sun
by Blue Moon

Comment:
Leah,
Congrats, congrats, congrats on your high finish. Very much deserved for this interesting persepctive and wonderful vanishing point.
Not sure you suck enough for Team Suck, but glad you're with us all the same :-)

Arizona mountain lions
by Wink

Comment:
I like the lighting on these a lot, and think you have a nice composition here. Did you take this at the Desert Museum by any chance? I visited Tuscon last year and could have spent days there.

Chanukah Lights
by levyj413

Comment:
Jeff,
This is a beautiful, evocative photo. I really love the colors in the candles, and think you did a very good job with composition (can be pretty difficult with this type of photo, I think). I have no idea how to do it myself, but IMO this would be even stronger with more color showing in the flames - they look a bit blown.
That aside, I think you've got a winner here in a different challenge. I also think this would sell well among both Jewish and non-Jewish audience.
BTW - I enjoyed reading about Chanukah, above. Thanks for sharing your traditions!

They don't make them like they used to
by bmartuch

Comment:
Bob,
Great shot and look at that strong finish! Congrats! I think you chose an interesting perspective on this shot and the patterns over each window combined with the overall pattern are very strong. Nice rich colors, too. Great job!

Dangerous Pattern
by Kelli

Comment:
I like the perspective on this a lot, and the colors are rich and pattern lovely. I think a tighter crop might have bumped you even higher, as the detailed rock takes focus off snake.