Liberty at Sunset
by levyj413

Comment:
Jeff,
This is so pretty - talk about a shot that would make a great postcard! I think it is more than just a pretty photo, though - when I look closely at the colors and textures in the water, the great composition and silhouette, and the misty feel at skyline, I suspect it took a lot of work to compose and execute. And look at that score from the commenters!
Great job, you should be proud of this.

Illusions of Self
by posthumous

Comment:
Don,
One thing about your photos- they aren't boring. Look at that score from commenters! Obviously you speak to people.
This is a photo that works as an overall package, but could be a bit stronger with a slightly different crop or lighting. IMO the graininess really works and adds to the feel - wouldn't be as strong without it.
Great title, too.

Potter Street Station
by bmartuch

Comment:
This is another example of a photo that died a DPC death by post-processing, yet I love. You must be gathering a series of photos of old stations for an exhibit, triptych, series or whatever. I suspect these photos will be absolutely brilliant when displayed together, as this and "ghost station" have the same ephemeral feel. Don't let the DPC numbers on these get you down. These photos are unique and highly artistic IMO. Some of my site favorites.
Post- just saw what juliboc did with the clouds. Really makes the photo pop!

Green Beetle
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Julianne,
You must have had a private chuckle when the 'dirt' challenge came up after submitting this for free study! What I like in this photo: the mottled green background that matches the beetle well, the interplay of textures and the composition. I think it would be more captivating if the beetle's head was more in evidence and a bit sharper. Also, a fill flash on the beetle might be an interesting touch. Overall, this image grows on me as I look at it.

Stage Left...
by raish

Comment:
It is interesting that the very thing that often detracts from photos by making them look flat(front lighting) is genious in this photo. If the cat's shadows were evident, it would be just a photo of a cat with a vase on a shelf. As it is, the cat looks like an integral part of the still life. Very well done.

Handfull of New Life
by sherpet

Comment:
This is a beautiful juxtaposition between old and new. The colors are very sharp and focus crisp. 9.

Home At Last
by Tuckersmom

Comment:
The colors really pop in this photo, and interesting composition.

A New Day
by carotop111

Comment:
The colors and simplicity are very appealing, as is the composition with horizon 2/3 down. Would perhaps like to see a bit more detail in the reeds or no reeds at all. 7.

Dawn
by admart01

Comment:
This is a risky shot - the black on black with just a bit of light on the bud - that really works. My first reaction was "wow".

Life_Insulin
by zool

Comment:
Certainly a very clear, well focused shot with nice DOF. I'm wishing there was something more in the photo, though.