The doorway to hell!
by bmartuch

Comment by zaflabout:
hehehe , the usual it def. should have scored higher,i think the problem people did not look hard enough.

My two servings for the day
by bmartuch

Comment by love:
makes me thirsty..

The Harsh Effects of Winter
by bmartuch

Comment by NikonJeb:
A good shot technically and definitely met the challenge. The wow factor is low for me 'cause it's just cornstalks and I even have more of an appreciation for cornstalks thna the average person. To be honest, I probably would have voted it as a 5 because of the lack of wow. Sorry, just trying to be honest....

The doorway to hell!
by bmartuch

Comment by NikonJeb:
It's really cool, Bob! I can see how the speed people wouldn't see it though. Nice eye!

The doorway to hell!
by bmartuch

Comment by skewsme:
Ha! I thought this was veddy skeddy. Wonderfully subtle and spooky. I guess the speed voters might need more contrast.

They don't make them like they used to
by bmartuch

Comment by levyj413:
This is a very nice capture. I like the tilt, too. I think with a bit more contrast it would've broken 6. I would've voted it 6 as is.

Court Street Bridge
by bmartuch

Comment by levyj413:
Heh. I'm poking around your "Where I Live" collection, and not realizing these are challenge entries. My firs thought on opening this one was "oh, nice strong diagonal!" :)

I think this is a case where color hurts the strong lines and interesting shapes. Not only would I try a B&W conversion, I'd suggest going back at night with a tripod. I bet those lamps would be beautiful.

Into the past
by bmartuch

Comment by levyj413:
Bob, I think I see what you were trying to do, but it winds up looking to me like an old film print from the 70s. Or maybe that was your intent?

If you want to go for an old-time feel, see what it looks like in B&W, maybe with some grain thrown in?

The doorway to hell!
by bmartuch

Comment by levyj413:
Creeeepy. You did a good job bringing out the contrast of the grain. It's subtle enough that some of your commenters missed it, but smacks you across the face as soon as you see it. Good work!

The doorway to hell!
by bmartuch

Comment by bvlindalou:
sorry, this not have any human quality, DNMC

I stand corrected....I do see the devil in the center of the door. Sorry I missed it the first time (should drink and vote at the same time) lol :)

Message edited by author 2007-02-12 19:08:10.