The Summer Place
by Melethia

Comment by JuliBoc:
Beautiful day and great subject. I can't believe I am going to comment on your composition, because that is one of your strong points, but I would have liked a different crop -- the whole shot a bit more to the left. I think the wall and gate are a key element in this subject, and there would be a bit more feeling of exclusivity if the left gate was at least partially visible. It would be a tricky composition, because you wouldn't want to obscure any of the house with the right gate, but I think it could be done. Also the whole composition feels just a bit heavy on the left. That being said, I really like the way you captured the neighborhood (street and sidewalk) as well as the house. The view down the walk draws me past the house and further on down the road.

BTW, I think your comment about the file size being an indicator of 'too busy' is interesting. I'm going to keep an eye on my file sizes for that purpose.

The Summer Place
by Melethia

Comment by pineapple:
You chose the right one... Lovely town.

Aspire
by Melethia

Comment by Iraklis:
This is really great... The composition and a sense of some purpose I can't put my finger on...

Pigeon chasing
by Melethia

Comment by Iraklis:
Great line-up!

To dance
by Melethia

Comment by Germaine:
Which part is the almost? Good feeling of action. I almost missed the photographer on the left! Fess up! That was an accident. 8) I love it when I find a "good one" in something that I was about to consign to the trash bin.

McCafe
by Melethia

Comment by Germaine:
Beautiful light and composition. You've got a triple whammy going here -- the (semi-)traditional Muslim woman, the American-influenced stuff in the background, all shot in Germany!

The Summer Place
by Melethia

Comment by yanko:
Another week to leave scores off? I totally forgot you can do this. I would have turned off my score had I known. Nice shot btw.

The Summer Place
by Melethia

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
A respectable placement, Deb. I'm glad to see more people agreed with me on this one.

The Summer Place
by Melethia

Comment by tjmueller:
Great job. Nice pic / house. Go team germany

Chillin'
by Melethia

Comment by MaryO:
Nice light on that fellow. They really are pretty birds, even if they're not exotic to us.