Two Carats!
by Elemmennope

Comment by Jutilda:
I'd like to just see the hand with a single light source, as if it's reaching out of the darkness. This is too centered and could use more negative space. IT's also not focused like it should be to get any sense of POW from the diamond.

Picnic in Cathedral Park
by Elemmennope

Comment by digitalknight:
this is a terrific shot. it pains me to read the close minded comments made on this photo - please don't let the amatuer comments on this discourage you. What do they know?

Go remove that phone pole, and go make some money with this, or print and frame it and give it to a friend - the world is a little better for you having taken this, go share it

Two Carats!
by Elemmennope

Comment by RKT:
I like this...it has a bit of a creepy vibe ( form the vague/dark face in background, extreme DOF)...but I mean that in a good way, it almost looks like the hand is detached...I'm not sure this is what you were going for, doesn't matter to me really, I just know that I like it...I like it alot.

Two Carats!
by Elemmennope

Comment by Rikki:
The DOF is great but jewelry is so hard to photograph. Too bad the ring is washed out with her hands. If there was a slight shimmer, I would give this a good score. But for your efforts, I will "hand" you a 5.

Two Carats!
by Elemmennope

Comment by Outdoorgrrl:
2 carrats is definitely something to be proud of. I can't help but wonder if the expression on the wearer's face would have been a stronger indicator of pride than a shot of the ring.

Portrait of an Unknown Writer
by Elemmennope

Comment by Elemmennope:
Thanks Sal. No, this was on Alberta street near where Valerie's art thing was. I took this right after I bought your birthday present in the shop next door!

Portrait of an Unknown Writer
by Elemmennope

Comment by sparkle33:
good job! I think you did well. I had no idea it had been photoshopped, but now seeing the difference, i understand why. Is that the coffeeshop S took me to on Mississippi Ave?

Two Carats!
by Elemmennope

Comment by brizmama:
This needs some kind of pinspot to make the diamond stand out and sparkle.

Portrait of an Unknown Writer
by Elemmennope

Comment by waterlilies:
Seventh place! Great showing. :)

Portrait of an Unknown Writer
by Elemmennope

Comment by saintaugust:
this is wonderful! love the norman rockwell painting look to it. just wish i could see him writing a bit more.