Stonehenge
by Konador

Comment by pinback:
Bit dark, but cool sky.

Stonehenge
by Konador

Comment by mzanoni:
Definitely a structure with lots of "pi" symbols. I was hoping someone would be able to enter this for this challenge. I couldn't get a plane ticket fast enough (LOL). I like the moody, supernatural look you created with the filter. Well done.

Stonehenge
by Konador

Comment by sher:
very mysterious looking...great shot!

Almost Holy
by Konador

Comment by Annida:
Well well well.. hello from the critique club!
Hi Ben.

LOL, nice way to put me on the spot with giving me a winner. Darned mixed critiquing thingy list. YOu know what I mean. Well. let's get to your picture.

Personally, I love negative space, and I use it frequently in my photos, and I love black and white, which I also use frequently enough. Soo... What's the problem and why didn't you win? That's the main thing I think I will focus on.

Now.. I think there's a teeeny tiny focus problem and the focus is a tad bit soft on your face (not the negative space). Now a soft focus on this picture is good in my opinion, but some people don't like it.

I know I can't give you any helpful critisism. Honestly. BUT! I can tell you that you achieved a great shot here, and my only suggestion would have been a candle in the left hand corner. I don't know what that woulddo, but it might make more sense with the actual title. You know? maybe just half the candle.. ooh, I think that would be nice.

Anyway, enough of that, I think this is a stunning shot and conveys emotions very well. You should be proud. I think this is one of your best shots ever.
*smooches*
-da

Cup of Tea, Darling?
by Konador

Comment by KarenB:
12th place? Not too bad, Ben, but I feel it should have been higher on the rankings.

Cup of Tea, Darling?
by Konador

Comment by Konador:
Incase anyone is interested, here is the photoshop work I did:

Resize,
Convert to sepia,
Levels adjustments.
(These are the legal bits)

then:

Used the distort resize tool to make the mug appear bigger and straighter,
Selected the areas of the floor, which were too similar in colour to the mug, and lightened them.
(These are the NON-legal bits)


Then I submitted.

Almost Holy
by Konador

Comment by Artifacts:
Congratulations on your first ribbon.

You are an outstanding young photographer. Personally I like "Wrath - The Fiery Rage Within" and "Candid Encounter" among others.

Cup of Tea, Darling?
by Konador

Comment by sunflower:
I've heard of worse being added to a cup of tea! Well done.

Cup of Tea, Darling?
by Konador

Comment by kandyj:
Nice shot. Took me awhile to figure out what the salt shaker was, though. I like the sepia tone.

Almost Holy
by Konador

Comment by mcmurma:
Wonderful shot Ben. You really are developing a nice style with your outstanding use of negative space. Congrats!