Bulletproof
by Adam_Chilson

Comment:
Absolutely fantastic in so many ways!

The Root of All Evil
by CorySmith

Comment:
LOL. You got me for a second. The tongue was a great touch.

Elusive
by LalliSig

Comment:
Stunning!

Watching the Dancers
by OmanOtter

Comment:

Originally posted by colorcarnival: I wish you had included a story with this (even tho now I have scrolled down and read your comment). It could have been a cultural learning experience for some of us :) I gave this a 6 during the challenge because I thought there was something interesting going on because of the men all looking in the same direction. So the title helped me understand some but without the title, I don't know what's going on. I loved the perspective and the natural lighting of this. I also think it's funny that one of the men down the line is sneaking a glance at you. I like this mostly because you are showing something that I have never been witness to in life. Thanks for doing that.

Thanks; although I'm not sure how you would go about including a story in a challenge. What I find most difficult about taking pictures at Omani weddings is that I'm the only person taking pictures and I'm a stranger. At both of the weddings I've been to, I only knew one person - and it wasn't even the groom (or bride). So there I am, a foreigner and a stranger and taking pictures of people who don't know me and I'm the only one doing it! It makes me a little uncomfortable. I'm sure I could do a better job if I wasn't self-conscious and could take my time.

Message edited by author 2008-04-10 15:59:13.

Glorious
by Melethia

Comment:
Deb: I don't have a clue how to improve this picture. It seems perfect to me.

Tilt En Vogue
by colorcarnival

Comment:
First I have to say that you won me over with your picture of your dog Barney. I love him! I also very much like your entry in this challenge. I'm not sure how to help you with it. The only thing that comes to mind is that it might work better if the line formed by the placement of the child's hands were perfectly verticle. That would seem to anchor the picture against the tilt. Not sure, but I keep thinking that when I look at this otherwise excellent photo. Nice work.

Blossom on Ice
by Pug-H

Comment:
I had a really hard time seeing ice in this picture. I just kept thinking car metal or plastic. But I liked the bright flower and, thinking of ice, the brightness made me think of a very cold, bright, winter day. But I still couldn't see ice. Then I read your description that it is really the hood of your car... Anyhow, I like the bright colors. I think if you brought the forwardmost stamens into focus, and if you closed-up more on the flower with a soft bokah in the background, it would work better for me.

Night Runner...
by NikonJeb

Comment:
I really like this shot. I think it's a great subject; and I like that you shot it at night. I like seeing the branches through the windows. Maybe the lighting is a little harsh. I was thinking that it would look better with some lighting on the side facing the viewer. Then I read Melethia's suggestion of the flashlight "painting" and love that idea! I've seen some cool stuff done that way. I'd love to see how that would look and hope you'll post it.

After the Storm
by impilot

Comment:
I agree with Melethia that the thing on the far left needs to go. The line of the fence and the line of grass lead your eye right to it, but it is only a distraction. If it was something surprising or vital to the picture, that would be awesome. But, as it is, it should go. There's something missing here, though; and I'm not sure what. Maybe if it was a horizontal shot that included something else and the tree was just the frame or background. Of course, you can always included a Labrador in any shot and I will automatically give it a ten.

"1575" or "What Remains"
by epescala

Comment:
I like the composition of the shot. To me, the verticle lines are nicely based on the foundation of the horizontal line of the bushes. But, for me, the subject isn't interesting. It's just sort of a big block of stone. I like beautiful scenery or interesting cultural shots or nature shots the most. For me, the only thing interesting about this particular piece of architecture is the fact that it was built almost 500 years ago. But, the structure itself is not. You probably took the best picture that could be taken of it.