A Bright Spot in the Storm
by sjhuls

Comment by Neat:
Just stunning, all the best.

A Bright Spot in the Storm
by sjhuls

Comment by saintaugust:
there we go. this is how it's done.

A Bright Spot in the Storm
by sjhuls

Comment by Dphoto:
Definite FP. I think it would be better if the umbrella was located to the left and at a greater distance. The lines in the field would take your attention to it and the FP would keep you going back to it. Love the sky!!

DPC Loves: Flowing Robes and Brooding Skies.
by sjhuls

Comment by lawrysimm:
We sure do!

A Bright Spot in the Storm
by sjhuls

Comment by expatdawn:
The umbrella really catches the eye. This looks like an HDR, well done.

DPC Loves: Flowing Robes and Brooding Skies.
by sjhuls

Comment by npasel:
You betcha, like it.

A Bright Spot in the Storm
by sjhuls

Comment by aircooledguy:
Is that a focal point or the lesser known "grab you and hold you" point? Great landscape, colors, focus and composition. I like this one - 8

Through the Eyes of Innocence
by sjhuls

Comment by vawendy:
awesome score and placement!!! Congrats!!

A Bright Spot in the Storm
by sjhuls

Comment by AllenP:
This is such a difficult challenge to vote in. In my mind when I hear the word focus I am thinking depth of field has to play a role otherwise how else do we know what the camera has really focused on. This picture is great for a challenge like "Point of Color" and it would have gotten a 9 from me (not 10 because I am not too crazy about the processing style), however I realize that there are many interpretations of this whole focal point thing. In this image everything is in focus and your subject stands out due to significant difference in color compared to the rest of the image not due to it being in focus and the rest of the image not being in focus and because of that my eyes do travel all over the picture and doesn't rest just on your main subject. Very difficult challenge to shoot for and vote in due to various interpretations of the theme. I just gave you my interpretation. Also the bright white snow and the clouds in the background are another reasons that the viewer's eyes are not let to rest on your main subject (those whites keep pulling my eyes away too). I am giving this a 7. Good luck. It should do well. (This is the longest comment I have written for somebody since I joined DPC)

Through the Eyes of Innocence
by sjhuls

Comment by Bear_Music:
That came out pretty good on the scoring spectrum :-) Congrats!