Insanitea
by gyaban

Comment by thelogenator:
Can't wait to read the how you did it on this one.

Insanitea
by gyaban

Comment by curtpetguy:
fan frig'n tastic

Insanitea
by gyaban

Comment by Jutilda:
The Mad Hatter!!!!

Free will
by gyaban

Comment by hesitant:
looking forward to your return

Free will
by gyaban

Comment by kevip6:
I'm quite surprised that a reflector right over to one side would be considered a major element. Shame as it's great work as always Christoph. Don't let a small suspension get you down, I look forward to seeing more of your creative flare soon!!

Le Mont Saint-Michel
by gyaban

Comment by kichu:
this is phenomenal!

Free will
by gyaban

Comment by gyaban:

Originally posted by LevT: amazing work Christoph! Shame about DQ! Hard to tell without seeing the original of course, but I can't imagine you (with your imagination!) could not think of some way to provide light from the right from outside the frame. I usually try to stay far away from a potential DQ territory, even at the expense of the final result, but you seem to like the thrill :).

Thanks Lev!
I must confess I don't particularly like being disqualified. But it is so frustrating to not shoot your best idea just because of some physical constraints ;-)

Free will
by gyaban

Comment by LevT:
amazing work Christoph! Shame about DQ! Hard to tell without seeing the original of course, but I can't imagine you (with your imagination!) could not think of some way to provide light from the right from outside the frame. I usually try to stay far away from a potential DQ territory, even at the expense of the final result, but you seem to like the thrill :).

Message edited by author 2011-02-20 14:16:51.

Free will
by gyaban

Comment by Covert_Oddity:
I was just looking at the front page and was wondering why I didn't see any of your pictures here, this explains it!

Shame about the DQ, it's always great to see your images, and even though this one was DQ'd, it's still stunning and very well done.

Looking forward to seeing you back in the challenges after your suspension, you set a high benchmark for the rest of us to chase!

Free will
by gyaban

Comment by vawendy:
Sorry about the DQ. Definitely would have ribboned -- spectacular image! FYI: I've come across this before. It seems if you leave just a faint hint of it showing, that works, but if it disappears completely, it's removing an aspect of the photo. Normally if you leave just a little showing, it really isn't as distracting as you think, and then it can pass the test.