F***ing BSOD!
by GeneralE

Comment by aznym:
:)

The Grin
by GeneralE

Comment by bspurgeon:
Beautiful smile

Layer Masks/Curves Adjustment Layers
by GeneralE

Comment by Nadine_Vb:
Is the left part of the photograph also part of the tutorial? I think I'm missing the point, but this will surely get clear when visualizing the tutorial.

F***ing BSOD!
by GeneralE

Comment by roksibanc:
hahaha! you should show error messages!

The Grin
by GeneralE

Comment by rooum:
I love the realness of this.

Layer Masks/Curves Adjustment Layers
by GeneralE

Comment by jnenvir:
creative idea

Layer Masks/Curves Adjustment Layers
by GeneralE

Comment by redmoon:
I do like how you’ve demonstrated the difference between having the tutorial and not, but in this case didn’t think the image you have used is particularly well suited in an artistic sense. The place where the split happens doesn’t seem to have a reason; acts only as distraction. Possibly something with two distinct sides having the processed side complimenting the other side might have been more effective? I do like the final result of the processed side; makes for a more interesting and arty image and it does demonstrate how effective and creative such processing can be. Just a pity the split is so jarring. In two minds about the composition too; I love the little glint of sunlight at the top, but think possibly would have been more satisfying if you made it squarer by cutting off the top midway up the side of the bridge (i.e. no car, barrier or sky).

My First Weighted Scoring System ™; composition + technical 2/3, challenge* 1/1, post processing results 1.5/2, ooooh factor 1.5/3, originality 0.5/1 =6.5, rounded to 7 (* I don’t think it’s possible to not meet the challenge on this one so everyone gets a 1/1)

Top or Bottom/Left or Right?
by GeneralE

Comment by Tommy_Mac:
I think I see Q*bert trying to sneak in on the top right! This is my favorite so far and my only "8" of the bunch...great stuff.

Yielding to the Temptations
by GeneralE

Comment by herfotoman:
Well, I still like them, even if the voters don't. :)

The Grin
by GeneralE

Comment by bvy:
The blur coupled with the tight framing makes this very disorienting. My first impression was that it feels too accidental, but it's kind of growing on me.