The Bull
by jonfrommk

Comment:
In Kansas, there is a place called the Hereford House (you may have heard of it?). They have a giant bull, not sure what it's made of, but it adorns the top of the building downtown. This reminds me of that, just not as bizarre. I like the blue sky supporting the sign, so to speak.

The Cock Hotel
by jonfrommk

Comment:
Great texture maintained in th processing and sizing down. So am I to understand that there is NO PARKING??? Hmm... this place reminds me of an old barn you might find in Stilwell, KS, just more interesting.

The Old Rose and Crown
by jonfrommk

Comment:
This is quite an intriguing building. The colors, the sign, the "road" (?) in front, and the swirly things in the windows. If those walls could talk...

Day 3 - Town Bridge
by jonfrommk

Comment:
There are many things I notice when I look at this image. I love the brick work, and I wonder just how old it is. (from what I understand, EVERYTHING in England is old!) I love the sense of time it provides, I like the reflection in the water, I love the light shining through. I guess you could possibly crop a bit off the top to get rid of the bright sky, but I also like the trees and would hate to lop them off.

Day 2 - The Queen's Swan
by jonfrommk

Comment:
Very nice dof you captured. The blue almost makes this look like it was taken in the evening, but then the swan is so white. Nice close up image as well.

For sour, I guess the only thing I can think of is to clean the poor bird's feathers a bit so it's evenly white on its head. But considering the circumstances, I'm sure the swan would rather just have a nice warm quilt instead.

Facing the End of a Decade
by colorcarnival

Comment:
Well, you know I've liked this for a while now. And congrats on looking quite lovely for at least 6 more months ;)

High-Key Me
by love

Comment:
Great use of high key. I love the composition and downward glance.

Eyes That Betray Ribbon Hog Envy
by jonfrommk

Comment:
The green works great for the challenge. But I must admit to being quite partial to your natural brown. LOVE the direct eye contact and the hidden smile seen through your eyes. A very lovely self portrait of a very handsome man.

Through the Railings and O'er the Thames Big Ben Lies
by jonfrommk

Comment:
I really liked the angle you captured here. I'm used to seeing the far off images of Big Ben. Nice use of the negative space as well, keeps the focus right on your subject.

Midnight Stalker
by colorcarnival

Comment:
This is SO funny! I love it. Great lighting and set up. And just enough dof to heighten the anticipation!