Expectant Couple
by Lonni

Comment:
Shadows are a little harsh, but the ornery expression on the gentleman is actually kind of amusing.

Cardboard Trumpet
by Lonni

Comment:
Good. I think portrait orientation would have been better here, but a fun candid moment all the same.

All Smiles
by karmat

Comment:
Too much blurred background on the right, but a great expression!

Mischievous
by karmat

Comment:
I enjoyed seeing what you brought to this side challenge. I like the DOF here and it's nicely framed. A bit more of the bottle would have helped tell the story.

Bag Ladies
by bvy

Comment:

Originally posted by crik: Did you purposely try for that slant angle or was it just the result of shooting from the hip?

Luck of the shot. I would have liked it not so intense.

Originally posted by Maggye: pretty cool!!! would you mind explaining a bit more about cross-processing.. (sorry my knowledge in photoshop is basic), I really like the results on this one ;)

Cross processing is an old darkroom technique of using the wrong processing chemicals to produce wild (but predicatable) color variations. It can be simulated in digital image processing, though this isn't the best example of it. Check out this tutorial.

Originally posted by bassbone: the pixelation from your processing is a bit troublesome for me though

Thanks. I see it primarily in the right lady's shirt. I struggled with that. Noise reduction only seemed to make it worse, so I left it.

Day 01 - Married too Long
by shalrath

Comment:
This has a calming feel to it. Beautifully composed, and the lighting and focus are dead on. I love the sepia processing and slight vignette effect. Thanks, by the way, for posting such great details on how you got the shot.

Message edited by author 2008-10-01 19:20:57.

Lovebirds
by Germaine

Comment:
This is beautifully composed and the overexposure works to accentuate and separate the colors and shapes. Seems only slightly oversaturated.

Day 1
by Maggye

Comment:
The lighting here is beautiful and her expression is mysterious. I think her hands help tell the story. I love the warm tones. Well captured!

Drink It Black
by geinafets

Comment:
Beautifully composed! Great eye. Looking forward to more from you...

'Q'uintessential Hitching Post
by bassbone

Comment:
Perfectly framed and beautifully processed. A great sutdy in contrast and textures. Congrats on the ribbon!