Orchard in spring
by Melethia

Comment by imagesbytlp:
I like the color and perspective.

Orchard in spring
by Melethia

Comment by Claya:
Very nice, just wish the horizon was straightened.

Orchard in spring
by Melethia

Comment by hihosilver:
What a picture perfect postcard of Spring! 8.

Sunday morning
by Melethia

Comment by Artifacts:
Positives:
Photography, as an art form, captures the mundane and presents it in a more interesting perspective. That is the strength of this image.

Technicals:
You mention the use of tone mapping of a RAW image etc. in the comments. These are things near and dear to my heart and generally contribute greatly to the overall quality of an image, but has NOTHING to do with whether or not an image is 'good'. What looks 'good' is 'good' regardless how it is achieved through technical means. What is 'bad' is 'bad' regardless what technical process was applied.

Generally speaking yours is a well done and technically 'good' image. Center composition works with the crop. Exposure is good, it has no over/under exposed areas. Lighting is OK but nothing special. Tonality is very good, sharpness OK.

The challenge:
Obviously meets the challenge. HOW something meets the challenge is more important than meeting it if scoring higher is your goal. You've composed the bike well, but maybe voters want more, like someone on the bike. Who knows?

Suggestions:
For me everything about this image, as conceived and composed, is good except sharpness. Sharpening more would be better, but that may be just me. Additions to make this image more interest to the average voter might be a consideration for a higher DPC score.

Message edited by author 2007-04-18 14:12:57.

Sunday morning
by Melethia

Comment by griz210:
Deb great shot. i have been so busy lately i havnt voted, I would have scored this one hi. i love the old doors.

Sunday morning
by Melethia

Comment by bmartuch:
Nicely done Deb. I have to agree with mk, you should tone map it.

Sunday morning
by Melethia

Comment by BrianR:
Great finish Deb, and for basic a top look, you just keep comming up with the goods, front page soon, Big Smile..

Sunday morning
by Melethia

Comment by whiteroom:
cute shot, if it wasnt basic the possibilities are endless.

Sunday morning
by Melethia

Comment by h2:
I knew this could only have been made in Germany. Nice shot, like the quiteness. Though it is not, it kinda looks slightly tilted. Not much to see of tonemapping, looks more like shot on a dull day.

Sunday morning
by Melethia

Comment by xianart:
a lovely image deb. the subdued colour palette really works well here. obvioulsy not too quiet, a 5.7 is a not too bad score at all!