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.

Stair shadow
by Melethia

Comment by DanSig:
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interesting shadows, and a good eye to notice them.

composition is good, it has some nice colors, the only thing I found that could be improoved is thet it looks oversharpened.

still a good score :)

Rebridged
by Melethia

Comment by DanSig:
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wow, much nicer than your previous shot, composition is great, lighting is good and even the background is beautiful :)

should have scored higher though, many bad images above yours in the challenge..

Earth tones
by Melethia

Comment by DanSig:
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this is a nice shot, composition is good, could use a wider angle.

the lighting is bad though, the harsh shadows are not helping.

try using a softbox ( white bedsheet ) to soften the light, works great for shots like these.

congrats on your top 25 :)

"Crying, Waiting, Hoping"
by Melethia

Comment by DanSig:
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I'm not a Beatles fan so I don't know this song, but this is a nice image, composition, colors, lighting and postprocessing are all very good.

the nest could use a bit of curves and sharpening, it seems a bit flat.

you'd probably get an 8 from me if I'd voted...