Jun 04 - The ugly ducklings
by hajeka

Comment:
Unfortunate that you had the uneven lighting that you did. This is another reason why I mentioned the monopod on the other shot- would've helped you out quite a bit on the ISO here. Have you tried various photo stances or taking a burst to get a single in focus frame? Lots of high ISO techniques to be used with this one, particularly since it's a lighter lens and relatively compact.

Jun 03 - 68860
by hajeka

Comment:
This is great. I might be one of the few that enjoys livestock "portraits," but I find them quite interesting. You've nailed this one, both in capturing and processing. Very good.

Jun 02 - A tasty fish
by hajeka

Comment:
Man, shooting with such a long lens is so relentless when it comes to MF. You nailed the foreground, but the bird is a tad soft. Honestly though, I'm amazed how well you've done through this SC with a 500mm MF lens with largely moving subjects.

Jun 01 - Ducky
by hajeka

Comment:
Agree on the cuteness of the duck. Not sure on what went awry here (focus, etc) but it could have been very interesting. Have you tried shooting with this lens using a monopod or a beanbag? Might work quite well so you aren't pushing ISO so much.

May 31 - Transport and industry
by hajeka

Comment:
I really like the industry in the background, but I'm not sure how you could have made it more apparent that it was a coal ship without sacrificing that glorious industry evidence in the back. Cool shot though, love how the back is so superimposed due to the compression.

A Million Stars That Sing To The Night
by scarbrd

Comment:
Curious how much you boosted the sky, considering the settings and the bortle scale there. Very nice capture, I like the addition of the light painting, it really adds an interesting aspect to things I think.

beholder
by yanko

Comment:
I'd never have expected to see this at the top, but I'm glad it was. Odd, the details keep pulling me deeper into the scene. Awesome.

Dawn
by davidw

Comment:
How was your trip? It's a wonderful place, isn't it? I got one of my higher placings from my trip there last year. Did you venture far into the dunes? That's where you really get into the moonscape, the unknown.

Fine Feathered Friends
by jagar

Comment:
This is probably one of the most peculiar but interesting street captures I've seen. Visually, it's just really neat to see. As always, you've nailed the decisive moment, and killed it in the conversion. Your photos are easy to spot, not just by your subject matter, but by the feel and your excellence in being where you ought to be.

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger...
by lovemelvin

Comment:
I like that you did so well with what appears to be light editing. A depiction which is troubling to the viewer doesn't place this high often, but I love when they do. Congratulations.