katinas1.jpg
by theSaj

Comment by SJCarter:
Nice capture. Good expression and DOF. I can almost feel the emotion & hear the music. My only suggestion would be to crop more off the right to take him out of the center. Otherwise, good job.

IMG_9189BW.JPG
by theSaj

Comment by SJCarter:
This is kinda cool. Dark and smoky - kinda like being there I'm sure. I like the silhouette of his hair against the lights.

Mourning Reflections
by theSaj

Comment by SJCarter:
Great fluid movement captured in the reflection along with a lot of brooding emotion. I've come back to this shot a number of times and each time it grows on me more - have to say I wasn't crazy about it at first. Her eyes are especially haunting. I don't know whether it's a trick of the stone, editing, or lighting, but it's really cool.

Liuzzi Cheese Co - North Haven, Connecticut
by theSaj

Comment by SJCarter:
Big cheese lover myself - looks like a first-rate joint for it too. The composition is a bit busy for my taste and the poor little guy behind the counter gets lost, but I can't help liking the shot. It's fun, colorful, and makes me hungry!

Salt vs Pepper
by theSaj

Comment by SJCarter:
I remember this shot well from the challenge - I scored it a 9. Outrageously well done. You are obviously a patient man when you want to be! ;-) Great focus, composition, & color. Excellent work and hats off to you for pulling this off. Good thinking to use clear and translucent men. (Congrats on your PB too!)

Message edited by author 2006-04-20 19:56:24.

DJJamieDaze1.JPG
by theSaj

Comment by SJCarter:
I really like the angle & distortion - they fit the piece well. The top seems a bit tight and the bottom left is a tad bright, but otherwise cool...

A Swan in the Limelight
by theSaj

Comment by SJCarter:
Beautiful shot. Great detail on the swan and I like the shimmers on the water. My only nit is that the reflection on the right seems a hair too bright (detracts from the swan), but otherwise great job.

Jeremy3.JPG
by theSaj

Comment by SJCarter:
Good capture. Lots of emotion and good clarity. I think the contrast works well too. Looks like a fun concert.

New Haven Sharpie at Night - ISO 3200
by theSaj

Comment by theSaj:
No neat image was used. Straight from camera. Handheld shot too.

Master and Commander
by theSaj

Comment by danthesquidkid:
amazing attempt. u got a small problem w/ the DOF, but otherwise great