6 a.m.: Before the Crowd Comes
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Comment by jerryc12:
This scene has possibilities but has no focus. The bit of bush in the lower left corner is too small and uninteresting. I think it would be improved by cropping off most of the water below the boat docks and increasing the contrast a little.

hanabi4422
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Comment by lentil:
i think these fireworks are completely awesome. Such unusual shapes :) Man, the japanese are always good at stuff lol

6 a.m.: Before the Crowd Comes
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Comment by oOWonderBreadOo:
I think this could use a little more vividness- try a USM at a high radius (250) and low amount (maybe 10-30) and see how that goes. or you could try one of my faves- a levels layer (don't adjust anything!) and just set it to overlay. you'll have to reduce the opacity to around 35% but play with it. It's a great image to start with for sure :0)

Versatile Juggler
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Comment by Art Roflmao:
Well ya got five 10's! And an 8 from me. Way to go, you cruel evil sadist. :)

6 a.m.: Before the Crowd Comes
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Comment by dallasdux:
A little too much texture between the whispy clouds and the rippled water for my taste. Great composition and blue colors.

6 a.m.: Before the Crowd Comes
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Comment by Evaan:
Beautifully lit. Sky and water both are super. 7

6 a.m.: Before the Crowd Comes
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Comment by lauraodom:
Meets Challenge - 2
Lighting/Composition/Processing - 3
Overall Impression - 2
"WOW" factor - 1
Score: 8

Faceless Outtake Minus 1
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Comment by hotpasta:
This is awesome David...I prefer this to the one you submitted. I love the light and composition and the real oriental feel to the whole image

6 a.m.: Before the Crowd Comes
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Comment by Nuzzer:
6: Nice blues throughout the image. The ripples in the water make the reflection look busy rather than relaxing

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Comment by photoslik1967:
Nice idea. I vote a 9. Great job.