Morning Fog
by Gatorguy

Comment by Skip:
what a moment you've captured. i know some will complain about the lack of sharpness, but ignore that noise. this image is fine just the way it is. i hope this doesn't get overlooked in this monster challenge, and that viewers will give it time. good luck in this challenge, and in 2005, as well!

Eastern Collared Lizard
by Gatorguy

Comment by Neil:
Greetings from the Critique Club:

This is a very nice image that did pretty well in the challenge.

Hits: Good composition, the head of the lizard is in the thirds 'sweet spot'. Color combinations are quite pleasing in this image, and it looks reasonably sharp on the lizards body at least. Most importantly, the shot shows good lens bokeh, which is working to enhance the foreground.

Misses: The bokeh is good for keeping the background "out of the way" but does not make the foreground pop as it sometimes does. It would be nice too if the tail and rear foot of the lizard was in the frame.

Perhaps this is the correct coloration, but there does appear to be an orange/green cast here. Using the white balance tool in Bibble, I found some other white balances which look more balanced to me (though I can't say for sure they are right).



Note I've also adjusted curves a bit here, which darkens the background and further highlights the lizard and underplays the background while making use of the the lens bokeh.

I hope this helps. (Let me know if you think this white balance is closer to the real world scene. I don't know lizards, but I don't see the cast this way, and his colors look stunning in the revision.)

Message edited by author 2005-01-22 01:17:20.

Morning Fog
by Gatorguy

Comment by rmtm333:
The image appears grainy and out of focus. I do like the simplicity of this image, just wish it was a clearer. Good Luck.

Morning Fog
by Gatorguy

Comment by nastygrin:
I like the composition, but I would have liked to see the ducks & water ripples sharper.

Morning Fog
by Gatorguy

Comment by Gaia:
I really like that I can't tell where the water leaves off and the sky starts. It seems a bit grainy, but doesnt ruin your effect. Good use of negative space.

Stone Arch Bridge
by Gatorguy

Comment by ubique:
This is a very good composition, and takes every advantage of this happy juxtaposition. 7.

Little Shop of Horrors - Gen X Style
by Gatorguy

Comment by GinaRothfels:
Great shot. That sure is a horrifying experience.

Stone Arch Bridge
by Gatorguy

Comment by genghis:
Nice shot, I like the composition, a bit overexposed. Good work.

Stone Arch Bridge
by Gatorguy

Comment by joebok:
I love the compostion - good job on a nice image.

Stone Arch Bridge
by Gatorguy

Comment by Coreuk:
One of the best i have seen so far where old versus new
Shows really good the old bridge which has lasted 100 years and the new glas buildings who might not last half as long.

Good picture