Dusky Pulsating City
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by strangeghost:
I think the colors in this shot are not doing justice to the actual view seen by the eye. Everything came out looking shades of yellow when the actual city lights are much more varied than that. Subtle, but still full of blues, reds, greens, etc. The sunset also makes me think your capture or PP is cheating you on the richness and saturation that is available. Night shots are tough to capture well and tricky to process, but the rewards are worth the effort.

Compositionally, I think this shot will not please voters as much as some other cityscapes because it lacks a natural focus point for the eye to rest on or return to. The train line and highways leading off to the upper left help, but are not enough to carry the composition by themselves. You were hemmed in by your desire to capture the sunset, and the fact that the direction of NW contained no larger lit buildings to provide a focal point.

Rhythmic Curves
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by dahved:
This is a unique image--I gave it an 8. Go team!

C.H.I.C.A.G.O.
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by strangeghost:
Very nice composition and post-processing. The bottom-crop is perfect - just the right balance of water reflections and dark sky. Good luck Shailesh!

Rhythmic Curves
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by cyan:
Great contrast on an unusual background

Rhythmic Curves
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by rogerwilco:
Good idea and like foreground rythm. background interferesfor me.

The Circus in town
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by Oddfrog:
Hi from the CTP2 blub:)

I like this pic:)
The composition is good.
I like the contrast of the lighting and also between the size of the elephants ant the trainer.
Good focus.
Maybe sharpeing could help a bit but that could just be me...
Nice one:)

Rhythmic Curves
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by Structor:
Wow, this picture is wonderful! 10

Rhythmic Curves
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by JUSTCALLMELADY:
interesting with the repetiton of the spirals as well as the reflection of the entire peice. I'm not sure what you used as a backround here but it works well.

Rhythmic Curves
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by Wenonah:
I love the color....Nice photo

Rhythmic Curves
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by cislander:
Love this! Great idea with the plastic background. 10 from me.