bicycle stand
by redmoon

Comment by Gatorguy:
Great idea, this is an interesting POV. I find the left and right edges to be a little distracting and might have cropped the stand closer to eliminate them.

bicycle stand
by redmoon

Comment by blondmcfly:
Very interesting perspective, nice job.

bicycle stand
by redmoon

Comment by digitalknight:
crop it down tighter so that building on the left and the shapes on the right are gone, and you've got a 10! I really really like this, the color is very nice, and the blown highlights really work for me - so don't let those other commenters tell you it's too bright, cause they are wrong! :) 8

The Man on the Phone
by redmoon

Comment by Brad:
DQ or not, I really like the mood & effect here.
Certainly one I would be proud to have in my portfolio.

196102.jpg
by redmoon

Comment by Brad:
DQ or not, I really like the mood & effect here.
Certainly one I would be proud to have in my portfolio.

Plaque Attack!
by redmoon

Comment by admart01:
about as artistic a toothbrush shot as I've ever seen :) great lighting on this abstract

Plaque Attack!
by redmoon

Comment by PollyBean:
Very creative. Like the abstract take on the challenge.

Plaque Attack!
by redmoon

Comment by trnqlty:
A little too much out of focuse here. My eyes wander around the picture trying to find a spot to rest

The Man on the Phone
by redmoon

Comment by Neil:
Sorry to see this DQ'd. It's wonderful as I said before.

I know the DQ still stings, but if you would be so kind as to post the original pre-editing, we can all learn from this what the site council thinks is too much editing.

The Man on the Phone
by redmoon

Comment by digitalknight:
Sorry David, I do know how you must feel. I had a fourth place DQ'd and felt the same things I've seen you expressing in the forums. So happy to have your work accepted and then to have it yanked out from underneath you is a tough rollercoaster to ride.

I continue to wonder what to do with DPC feedback. I always feel better after a DQ to go sell the print as many times, for as much as I can extract, as possible. This has indeed been my salve for my Ansel Adams wounds, and one other.

My point is, you created a great photo, you thought you were within the guidelines (so do I) and you won critical acclaim from your peers. I've appreciated your openess and candor too. Congrats on a fine artistic achievement, and a great finish. You've still got the ribbon in my book - for what that's worth.

(edited for clarity)

Message edited by author 2005-07-05 11:02:15.