Fog, lights
by Melethia

Comment by dleach:
Very good moody picture!

Stair shadow
by Melethia

Comment by kirsty_mcn:
Like I said, I absolutely love this photo, it really jumped out at me in the thumbnails page when voting, and I gave it a 9 (no 10s in this challenge for me). Should have done better I reckon, but its the kind of photo that can easily be underrated here.
fwiw, I really like the desat outtake, but not as much as this one.

The framing and composition seems to be perfectly balanced. The interplay of the diagonal shadows and the stripes of colour works really well, echoed by the solid black of the f/g staircase. The white steps on the bottom right of the frame add some depth to the composition.

Great find, takes a photographer's eye to see it and to fully exploit the potential. Your best entry I've critiqued so far in my books, even if it doesn't have the highest score.

ETA: wouldn't be quite the same without those lovely earthy tones

Message edited by author 2006-06-26 11:31:01.

Fog, lights
by Melethia

Comment by levyj413:
This was one of my favorites. Unlike many of the gorgeous landscapes that scored higher with other voters, I thought the fog, the composition, and the overall feel nailed the challenge.

Fog, lights
by Melethia

Comment by SandyP:
Deb, I LOVE this photo! It's so simple, but has such a strong appeal. The fog and the mist do in fact look so desolate, yet it looks so interesting! Just added it to my favorites! Wow!

Fog, lights
by Melethia

Comment by scarbrd:
I like the composition and empty feeling. good shot or the challenge.

Lily
by Melethia

Comment by Jason_Cross:
I like the soft colors

Stair shadow
by Melethia

Comment by timfythetoo:
Tradin gPost - You know I think I like this better now than when I first voted on it. I must have been in a rare mood as a couple of the shots from our trading post group i scored a bit low. The San Antonio colors work well (those earthy tones you know) and the crossing lines of the shadows and colors bring in some more interest. Not a bad shot and congrats on your score and placement. Cant complain with a 6+ shot.

Stair shadow
by Melethia

Comment by tngrndream:
hello again,

i personally did not like this one. i had no idea why, just that it did not make me think wow nice pic.

i am looking at it and it is technically correct (maybe a bit to dark in the deeper shadows) but that is not it. so i leave myself with not knowing why i think this is just a normal pic, just that i do.

congrats on the nice finish.

Table chair desat
by Melethia

Comment by RKT:
I like it too! Actually, I love that only the red is left behind...a very striking composition.

"Crying, Waiting, Hoping"
by Melethia

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Obviously a rare shot to be had. Your post processing really brought it to life. Excellent.