First espresso of the day
by Melethia

Comment by Blackbox:
It's what photography is all about: making an interesting, perfect balanced photo out of the ordinary. Bravo...!!! 10

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by quiet_observation:
Nice example of counterbalance. The symmetry of the church is offset by the guy on the bench making it a much more interesting photo.

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by posthumous:
oy, how'd I miss this? Great shot! you're a victim of thumbnail voting...

Morning conversations
by Melethia

Comment by silverscreen:
Wow - a truly beautiful shot Deb.
Congrats on a great score :-)

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by yanko:
I thought this might have been yours! Btw, I don't think you cloned out that pole thingie, I think the wind must have blown it away.

July FS alt edit
by Melethia

Comment by colorcarnival:
I personally like the dark clouds because they make the cathedral pop out from the background more. Plus my feeling was that the guy should have been highlighted and the brightness of the sky in your entry competes with attention that should have been given to him. My preference is this photo but in either case, it's a very cool moment that you have captured.

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by colorcarnival:
What a fortuitous moment! I love how the guy on the bench is kind of balanced out by the people on the other side of the photo going up the stairs. Oh I see the other photo... going to that one now...

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by OmanOtter:
Really nice one. Love the balance.

Bench With a View
by Melethia

Comment by SandyP:
Deb! This photo is FABULOUS! I LOVE everything about it, from the stunning architecture and cobblestone street -- to the human element of the guy sitting on the bench. I love the lighting. I guess there were too many Icelandic skies to compete with to give it the score it truly deserved. Your commenters were much closer to what it should have been -- but even they fell short in my opinion!

Floaters
by Melethia

Comment by jas242:
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