Backroom Portrait
by bside123

Comment by vawendy:
This is closer to my thoughts of low key than other images. But the harsh shadows and the light area in the background are bothering me. The funny thing is: I'm thinking the shadows should be deeper, even though they're quite harsh. My understanding of low key is in the challenge description: Mostly dark with few highlights. What if you darken all your shadows more? Would it make a more interesting photo? I'm not sure... 6 for being closer than others

Cube at Beale Street Landing
by bside123

Comment by pgirish007:
to me, this would have looked good without the two in the frame as they caught my eye because of there facial expression. This could have fit well in the body language challenge :D

Cube at Beale Street Landing
by bside123

Comment by GolferDDS:
I like that you included people in the composition. It adds warmth and interest to a very utilitarian design.

Moments with Maiko
by bside123

Comment by spencelg:
In my top 5 for this challenge.

Lucerne Market Bridge
by bside123

Comment by roz:
love the impact of this image with the contrast and the lights and the excellent black and white image .. quite fantastic .. :)

Lucerne Market Bridge
by bside123

Comment by Rossko69:
Lovely moody photograph.

Moments with Maiko
by bside123

Comment by blindjustice:
perfect contrast and lighting, altogether charming.

Ruby Hippie Grandma
by bside123

Comment by tnun:
such a friendly picture.

Lost in the Quarry
by bside123

Comment by bside123:
roz: Thanks for your comments. That's exactly how I saw the scene, thus the intent of the photo. Apparently, the voters saw it quite differently. I think it was rated at 24. Cheers!

Originally posted by roz: why is this so good . !! .. i hardly know how to express why i like this so much .. but i will try .. ;) i think its the way you have shown the layers of the rocks .. its like looking at a slice of our planet from a different vantage point .. the shapes and patterns of the rocks and the colours are just wonderful .. and of course the machine there ... almost lost in the image .. this is BRILLIANT .. !! .. :)

Lost in the Quarry
by bside123

Comment by roz:
why is this so good . !! ..
i hardly know how to express why i like this so much ..
but i will try .. ;)
i think its the way you have shown the layers of the rocks .. its like looking at a slice of our planet from a different vantage point ..
the shapes and patterns of the rocks and the colours are just wonderful ..
and of course the machine there ... almost lost in the image ..
this is BRILLIANT .. !! .. :)