"up and down those backroad highways"
by fotodude

Comment by Jutilda:
Very pretty, but I don't think the glow filter works here. It blurs it out too much. I like the colors of the sky, but the trees are so dark. Hmmmm - maybe save this for shots where it really accents the shot. The perspective is good. The leading line is effctive - maybe too centered though. Overall, a nice beginning - keep at it! ;~)

"up and down those backroad highways"
by fotodude

Comment by owen:
Great showing off of the DOF here

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by fotodude

Comment by LadeeM:
Nice composition, I like the colors and contrast. They make me feel sad! :)

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by fotodude

Comment by 1olddawg:
Nice shot. Would have liked it taken just a bit closer with a bit less dead space on the left. Overall its a great idea and nice image.

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by fotodude

Comment by DrAchoo:
I had this as a 6, but on second thought I'm bumping to a 7. The best entries convey the feeling before the title is read, this is one that manages that. I can see dejected easily. The composition is nice and the black is nice and rich. I personally like the border, but know some people like to comment on such things. 7

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by fotodude

Comment by Jammur:
Best in Show....

"back to that same old place, Sweet Home Chicago"
by fotodude

Comment by Neil:
Beautiful night shot of "my town" (well, I never lived there, but I was born there at Michael Reese--I grew up in Gary, Indiana). I am mixed about the tilt, I really like the dynamic it adds, but it draws attention to itself too, perhaps because it's not tilted enough to say: this is purposefully tilted (though I am sure it was).

Overall, a great night city scene: hope you have a big version of this hanging on your wall!

(as seen by) The Sky's Tears
by fotodude

Comment by Neil:
You can't be far from a ribbon with shots like these! Great work.

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by fotodude

Comment by Jutilda:
I think the doily detracts as it is the brightest spot of the photo. I do like the placement in the shot with all of that negative space. The roses seem slightly out of focus.

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by fotodude

Comment by davinci:
*applause* A perfect 10. Nothing else to say, made me speechless.