Wellington
by mBastin

Comment:
This is one of those images that would be easy to speed by, because to be appreciated, it requires the viewer to stop and examine it. My theory is that due to the comparatively large number of entries in the FS, voters tend to speed through and use the thumbnails as a guideline. This thumbnail doesn't show anything at all, except a couple of specks of light. It does not have bright, pretty colors, and it does not have large shapes or harsh contrasts. What it IS is very delicate and nuanced, which sadly does not do well in FS.

I do think the image could be improved a little bit, namely by cropping closer to the scene. For me, the negative space at the bottom and on either side doesn't do much for the image, and in fact, removes us from the bustle of the street. We are too far to appreciate all those lovely details. I might also play around with dodging the lights and other lit bits, or maybe contrast, because for some reason, the image overall is a bit murky. Finally, though it is a lovely street scene, there is no one compelling thing to draw me in. Not a pedestrian crossing, or litter flying, or something that makes this particular scene truly unique, and not enough detail to appreciate it for the detail.

Twiggy - 2010
by smardaz

Comment:
Wonderful image, Jason! Really even lighting. You must be so happy :-)

Naiad
by xianart

Comment:
Very nice "outre" shot. Great lighting.

in the square room
by arngrimur

Comment:
There is something very X-Files about this...

Ladies With Flare
by bvy

Comment:
What's not to like about this????

Crik
by aliqui

Comment:
This looks like a fairy land. Just lovely.

The First Photo
by dahlin

Comment:
First off, congratulations. She's adorable. I like the gloved hand for perspective, too. My only observation is that the image may have been over-smoothed. At that age, they really don't need a beauty blur :-)

Foxy After
by WriteHeart

Comment:
Adorable. I love how her paws are crossed. I also think this is a good start, but if you wanted to work on anything, I'd say to try to separate the doggie from the background. Right now everything has the same lighting values and color scheme, so she sort of blends in. The only way to learn is just play. Use a copy that you can always delete and start over. I just got CS5 a couple of months ago and it's been a vertical learning curve. Of course, I'm rather dense, but I'm getting there. Sometimes the coolest effects are when you make a "mistake".

Vast
by Alicia

Comment:
I actually love the overlay on the right, but wish it were far less obvious beyond the people. What an exquisite shot, regardless. The people really add a sense of scale.

Left Turn
by GregoryB

Comment:
Awesome! A moth sandwich!