Cat with coffee cup in sepia
by Melethia

Comment by krnodil:
I've been reading up on "best practices" for zp, and they say hard/harshly lighted images are the hardest to manage. Like this one, with the harsh sun - I still think they come out beautifully, but I've found it forces you to live with the low contrast, when otherwise you might be tempted to "fix" it - if you try to boost contrast it become difficult to manage detail in the extremes. I've got a kitty zone plate that looks just like this one!

I like that he's using the espresso machine as a window seat - I mean, that's why you bought it, right?

Fuzzy tulips
by Melethia

Comment by krnodil:
Yep, they got that telltale irradiated glow. :) I like how the colors intermix and everything leans away just slightly enough to draw the eye up and through the image.

Concertina tulips
by Melethia

Comment by krnodil:
Interesting juxtaposition - tiptoeing through those tulips can slice you up pretty badly. :)

Spring is in the air
by Melethia

Comment by krnodil:
That's a neat effect!

Colorful containers
by Melethia

Comment by rinac:
So, if it's directions to the public toilets and Arabic is written right to left, then which arrow do you follow? ;)

Smiling vendor
by Melethia

Comment by rinac:
Wonderful to see all the great big relaxed smiles. What's your secret to coaxing these expressions?

Reflected
by Melethia

Comment by rinac:
Well seen Deb. The barbed wire brings home a very sobering message.

BK delivery
by Melethia

Comment by rinac:
Very cool! But does it taste the same?? ;)

Cory
by Melethia

Comment by rinac:
What a great cheesy grin :D Hello Cory!

Concertina tulips
by Melethia

Comment by pointandshoot:
Great title to go along with the well-seen contradiction.