Ole Faithful
by RayEthier

Comment by Bud:
Very nice, I think that maybe editing out the trees in the background or an angle where there is not so much going on behind the pump would have worked better.

Small Naughty Birdie
by RayEthier

Comment by snackwells:
Quite a unique entry, in that most submitted human faces. Technically and artistically presented very well without any glaring deficits. The background complements the bird well, but the texture is slightly distracting..perhaps a more solid, uniform backdrop would have given this a more clean presentation. Overall a great entry.

Can't figure out your title (naughty) but doesn't bother me.

Small Naughty Birdie
by RayEthier

Comment by Bud:
Nice, a darker or lighter background would have provided more contrast.

Small Naughty Birdie
by RayEthier

Comment by Bear_Music:
great "find", so-so image. too much negative space on right, uninspired lighting

Yellow Search Engine
by RayEthier

Comment by Tuckersmom:
Looks too staged or something, can't quite put my finger on it, sorry

Storm on the horizon (Small).jpg
by RayEthier

Comment by Imagineer:
Very atmospheric scene - a worthy capture too. Horizon is distractingly tilted and levels are pushed a little bit too far perhaps, but this is really nice.

Yellow Search Engine
by RayEthier

Comment by dipaulk:
This is a clever idea and your focus is very good. I know there are many who disagree with me (as proven by many past ribbon-winners), but I think a photograph should be able to stand on its own merit apart from the challenge. I would say this photo is a little weak in that area. Hope this is helpful :)

Yellow Search Engine
by RayEthier

Comment by whagerbaumer:
You need a slide rule and a manual typewriter to keep this from being anachronistic. Other than the top left corner, I do like this picture for its colors, focus, and composition. It seems a little underlit. A 6.

Yellow Search Engine
by RayEthier

Comment by cheekymunky:
things in the backgorund are a tad disruptive and the colours seem a bit dull. I dont really like the composition, but its a nice idea all the same