She is sophisticated (tribute to Bernard Plossu)
by Pascal

Comment by weezilgirl:
i've taken three workshops with Bernard and produced three for him. i don't think that the photograph is anywhere near his style. the books are glaringly white and the leg of the women is too indistinct. i don't think that the photograph pays him very much homage.

A Famous Irish
by Pascal

Comment by jdannels:
Paschalis, thanks for your comment on my beach entry and I thought I would give you one in return. The only thing I would really change is that I would turn the bottle alittle bit forward to read the title alittle better. I really like the processing on this image too. Thanks again joe.

Catching colors from the dark sky
by Pascal

Comment by levyj413:
The colors are the main eyecatching part of this photo, which says to me it's not meeting the challenge.

Cool photo, though!

Catching colors from the dark sky
by Pascal

Comment by rick13601:
I really appreciate astrophotography and this is a great photo, but I believe the intention of the challenge was to take a b&w photo in color mode. This is why desaturation was discouraged. I don't think the challenge was to shoot a color photo with b&W in it. It may be a suttle difference of interpretation. I wonder if this photo would meet the zen challenge?

Catching colors from the dark sky
by Pascal

Comment by Rino63:
here I see color on a black a white sky.....I am a physicist and love the space but I amn't secure that the shot match the contest :) 5

You and me
by Pascal

Comment by klstover:
I agree with previous comments - very unique and creative! and not ugly.

You and me
by Pascal

Comment by otisXmike:
Very nice edit, I like it alot!

You and me
by Pascal

Comment by bucket:
wonderfully creative...excellent work!

A Famous Irish
by Pascal

Comment by ericwoo:
Hey there from the Critique Club

Camera Work/Technical: Excellent! Your crisp focus adds to the dramatic feel of this capture. I would like to see the depth of field just a little deeper as the Gui on the left side of the image appears a little soft.

Lighting: Out of the many image strengths, lighting is your strongest here. Wonderful job capturing the perfect amount of each label to capture interest and hold onto the viewer's eye.

Composition/Content: I prefer the composition of the original entry more, but everything else about this one is better. This composition is not bad, by any means, but I like the full frame feeling of the original.

My Opinion: Excellent job improving on a great idea. This may even be one of the most improved in this entire challenge. Wonderful work!

Eric

A Famous Irish
by Pascal

Comment by Rikki:
The crop is a bit too tight at the top but this sure is a fantastic study in lighting. I wish the Guiness was turned slightly to the right so I can read a bit more of it ;) This would make a great advertisement don't you think?