Can Be Seen From Everywhere..Just Not Like This
by spydr

Comment by Imagineer:
Challenge link: strong - good focal point

Image critique: intriguing vibe, great lighting and strong, moody scene. Composition is good although a bit less road and more dramatic sky would be better. Title is horrid - too wordy and descriptive - sorry!

Out-of-challenge appeal: yup - I like it, so I'll be back...

Can Be Seen From Everywhere..Just Not Like This
by spydr

Comment by arngrimur:
I like this shot. The composition is a bit tense, the road leading the aye to the right but then the main subject is to the left, but I like it. The tones are good and it seems to me you have done a good job in the post processing.

Can Be Seen From Everywhere..Just Not Like This
by spydr

Comment by samtrundle:
This image is virtually flawless - I love the lines of the road, the contrast between the clouds and the pollution. Composition is great and the editing is brilliant. 10. (hope you win). One thing.... the title sucks :)...too long winded (hey I had to criticise something).

Can Be Seen From Everywhere..Just Not Like This
by spydr

Comment by AutumnCat:
Wow - great tones and contrast. Love it!

Amish Buggy
by spydr

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Man, this would've been one of my top picks, but the whole image is washed out quite a bit. Would look good with more contrast and saturation...and maybe a little broader angle on the buggy so as to see a little more of the horse and side of the carriage.

Amish Buggy
by spydr

Comment by Azrifel:
The composition is pretty good with the position of the 'buggy' and the way the fence and road lead out of the frame. The overal scene seems like it is brightened a bit or the exposure is a bit flat. Let me load it in Photoshop.......

The histogram shows that most exposure values lay in the middle, the scene has only 3 stops worth of information. By adjusting the levels you can stretch it out to five to get a better distribution. Load it into your favorite post-processing software (as long as it has levels adjustments). Now change the input values to 23 (from 0) for the left slider and 209 (from 255) for the right slider. This is just a base setting, try to experiment to get to the best settings. A levels adjustment can improve the contrast of this shot quite a bit.

Amish Buggy
by spydr

Comment by Arcanist:
Solidly low tech, not much lower: easy comparison to modern vehicles. The contrast seems a bit washed out or maybe it's hazy. (Could be fixed with unsharp trick#226 - %=20-40, radius=50-200, levels=0).

Amish Buggy
by spydr

Comment by L2:
Great subject here. Good composition with the fence posts leading the viewer in the same direction as the buggy. I find myself wishing for more of the buggy than just the rear, though. Overall, you must be pleased with the shot.

Amish Buggy
by spydr

Comment by caba:
good find

Amish Buggy
by spydr

Comment by rkligman:
Would have been much more interesting with the buggy coming towards us so we could see the Amish person and horse.