Silent Majority
by Gene L.

Comment by lennier:
I'm going to assume this was done legally. It's an awesome effect, either way.

Prickly Sunset
by Gene L.

Comment by Gracious:
Nice job, good lighting, very textural.

Prickly Sunset
by Gene L.

Comment by Gotcha:
Great lighting and DOF. Good display of texture. - nice fade to black and framing.

Prickly Sunset
by Gene L.

Comment by anitra:
nice depth with light and shadow; background little out of focus (depth of field); good color

Prickly Sunset
by Gene L.

Comment by RedRuthann:
GREAT! it's a 10 for me! It's just sooo cool. wonderful photography and cropping.
Ruthann

Prickly Sunset
by Gene L.

Comment by floperl:
hhmm

Prickly Sunset
by Gene L.

Comment by BdaleBlueDemon:
nice shadows, maybe crop the bottom and the left side so so the brightest and focused part of the cactus comes into the frame from the corner. it will define the texture better

Prickly Sunset
by Gene L.

Comment by seasaw:
Nice organization and lighting, but a not very entertaining...

Prickly Sunset
by Gene L.

Comment by dwoolridge:
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Message edited by author 2003-09-19 03:13:20.

Prickly Sunset
by Gene L.

Comment by autool:

Composition10
Originality10
Technical Aspects10
Meets Challenge10
Total Score10

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool