guardian
by tanguera

Comment:
Love the intensity of his look.

oil colors
by doodles

Comment:
I really like this. To me, the basket in the back right is just a perfect touch - it ties things together, and adds an emotive dimension - really sets the feel of the image.

Missed the top ten by just a smidge. Very well done.

Message edited by author 2015-02-18 08:28:05.

7609
by dtremain

Comment:
doodles asked how I did that...
First, I used a slow shutter speed (4/10 second), 100 ISO, and f/40 aperture - the goal being to keep the image from being overexposed.
I also have a 16-300mm Tamron zoom lens, and I changed the zoom during the exposure. (So, shutter release, zoom in (or out), shutter closes). Sounds easier than it is, and this was one of about 15 attempts. You don't have to have such an extreme range on the zoom to get the motion. This image happened to have a pause at each extreme, which is why the numbers seem to appear twice.
Finally, in processing, I did a negative image on it - the scene was actually of a building number just below the roof - light background with red numbers.

started as a tradesman matured to a craftsman
by Deve

Comment:
This is a great image that goes beyond a photograph and just draws you into the scene emotionally. No distractions. Just attractions. Nicely done.

Red Bull
by clickodak

Comment:
Love the creativity of this. Plus, it is nicely captured.

Counting sheep
by P-A-U-L

Comment:
What awful animal abuse! (At least to some)
Did you hear about the high school pranksters that painted the numbers 1, 2, and 4 on three sheep and turned them loose in the high school? Yep, the staff spent most of the day looking for #3.
Great image.

A B C, it's easy as...
by nickyb

Comment:
Good eye. The white accent boards and roof angles really make this shot. Nice lighting too.

time to wind
by grahamgator

Comment:
Love old clocks, and this is very nicely done. Love the reflected numbers in the glass, and the shadow of the key. Wish I cou see more of the clock, but having it hidden in shadow works in this image.

three-1
by Wagonwheel

Comment:
Nice use of shallow dof. I like the shells. I find the edge of the counter, and lines of its intersection with the wall and corner very distracting. To me the image has multiple focuses and can't make up its mind what it is showing the viewer.

290401
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Absolutely love this. The muted colors, the grass blowing in the wind. The arrangement of the boat, nets, and tee pee poles(?).