Granny Smith's Wild Sister
by tyt2000

Comment by graphicfunk:
Thamer: Very nice entry. Creative and very well composed with masterful execution. Congratulations on your 8th placing. I love it.

Granny Smith's Wild Sister
by tyt2000

Comment by scalvert:
I've heard of cactus pears, but this is something new. That would make one dangerous pie! Good sharpness and DOF. I like the contrasting apple green and purple tones, though I wish there had been a little more light on the right side- it's really dark over there. Bumping to a 9 for the creative simplicity.

Haunting Absence
by tyt2000

Comment by PerezDesignGroup:
7. I gave bonus points because the image isn't barreled in any way. I wish it was a bit crisper but the mood is well delivered. The frame, for once, helps.

Granny Smith's Wild Sister
by tyt2000

Comment by slynneblarp:
Definitely a food you don't see everyday. Great idea. Love the contrast between the blue of the background and yellow of the apple.

In the Pond
by tyt2000

Comment by dsidwell:
I don't remember seeing this one, Thamer. I love it. Looks like I gave it a 9. Hmm. Oddly, the water reflections are sharper than the real thing. Stunning tones. You've a way with getting out these deep tones--a real talent!

Haunting Absence
by tyt2000

Comment by photom:
I realkly want to like this image - it has some neat features. But - I just don't quite connect for some reason. The empty chair is significant yet seems to be such a small part of the scene. With the strong back light - I'm not sure the lit bulbs do much except draw the eye away from the other nice areas. Finally - a very small point, but the border is overdone for my tastes. Perhaps the reason I don't connect is that it doesn't seem right to scale - if the chair is normal size - the ceiling must be 20 feet.

Haunting Absence
by tyt2000

Comment by MrAkamai:
I love the composition and the b/w but it appears to be slighly out of focus. 6

Haunting Absence
by tyt2000

Comment by zipp:
The b/w effect add to this "haunting" peice. Well portrayed, lighting perfect, and shines in the midst of this challenge. Looking at the photography of the "master's" you can almost tell who took what shot. Very well done! (congrats on previous ribbons) ;-)

Granny Smith's Wild Sister
by tyt2000

Comment by Anachronite:
hmm difficult... while the challenge says you can create your own culinary delight, to me the creation should be edible since it is food.. metal spikes not being edible leaves me feeling that the challenge was not well met... while creatively it is a good idea... I really like the angle and amount of light... it really works well... a red background might work better than the blue as red/green are contrasting colors... overall (7) bumping this to a 9 (my 2nd place) since there are sooooo many terrible photos this week... good luck!

Plant Hall
by tyt2000

Comment by grigrigirl:
POE ~ 5 1/2 minute hallway

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