Diatomaceous Diadems
by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:
Here's a link to the resized original:

Kapla
by GeneralE

Comment by how03:
I like the tension. The perspective distortion adds to the drama. I also like that I can see the face of the builder of the tower. He seems very intent and focused which is good for the picture. The fact that it is b & w is probably a very wise choice with this since it gives you a stronger sense of the repetition with the blocks. There seems to be a fair amount of grain in this, but I don't think it matters too much for this particular shot. The prominent feature of this photo is the face of the tower and other than a nice repetition and good contrast there isn't anything there that keeps my attention.

Kapla
by GeneralE

Comment by uptowngirl:
nice angle

Kapla
by GeneralE

Comment by Imagineer:
Great viewpoint and composition. Shame there's no action here - like tumbling blocks, but it's still quite strong.

Kapla
by GeneralE

Comment by dianiewill:
this photo is grainy and looks "over-copied." I love the subject material and the compostion is very good.

Kelp-Lined Coast
by GeneralE

Comment by emayner:
A nice combination of seashore and clouds in the distance.

U/A Vial
by GeneralE

Comment by kari1:
LOL .. that is a 'piss take' ....

Liquid Lenses
by GeneralE

Comment by macrothing:
Left a comment on:
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The shot is definitely all about water, which for this Challenge, was a very important factor (always is for me). Liked the angle and the fact this was a macro was also good. Nice capture of the light play on the water overall, in my opinion.

Ripples_P3260010-DPCx.jpg
by GeneralE

Comment by macrothing:
Don't mind the partial desaturation, however in my opinion it does detract from the 'sparkle' of the water a little, even though I realize you are trying to enhance it. May just be a visual thing, as the eye gets 'drawn' to that lower half of the shot. The main thing for me in your entry:



was the out of focus fore/bottom (which you've desaturated here). Perhaps a tighter crop (quality dependent), still trying to retain the vertical frame may have helped, not sure.

Nice capture of the light play on the water overall though, in my opinion.

Liquid Lenses
by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:

Originally posted by mosall: Overall I love this photograph. I feel the lower 1/3 of the photo is distracting.

Yes, this seems to have been a common feeling about this shot. After it was submitted, I tried desaturating the only the foreground to try and emphasize/focus on the water on the edge of the rocks.