Careful...beverage...extremely hot
by Melethia

Comment by Djabordjabor:
The subject is very nice but the background is a little too uninteresting. It could maybe had been better if it was black.

Careful...beverage...extremely hot
by Melethia

Comment by SandyP:
Oh this is so great! My favorite in this challenge! So creative! Fantastic job!

Careful...beverage...extremely hot
by Melethia

Comment by hotpasta:
great idea..well done

Cannon Cover
by Melethia

Comment by doctornick:
ROFLMAO Good one!

Delightfully Psychotic Cyclists
by Melethia

Comment by kirsty_mcn:
I have to admit it was a very hard challenge. Like many entries, yours is very strong on many photographic levels, but lacks a bit on the "movie" side - there's very few entries where the title really sounds like a film I might go and see.

In relation to the challenge, a bit of a stretch
In relation to the photo in its own right, you've caught a good moment with clear faces visible, each bringing their own character with those comical expressions. The tight composition with square composition works well, making it very action-packed. Colours are strong, shame the focus is a lttle soft. A lot of potential - you should definitely go out again til you've perfected the art :)

Mission San Jose, founded 1720
by Melethia

Comment by kirsty_mcn:
Sorry to get to this so late - I'm aware you've reedited as per everyone else's advice, but I've tried not to read the other comments til i've left my own..

My first impressions are that you've found a great POV to give a really photogenic composition, but that the lighting/editing make it look a little blander, detracting from its potential. The non-symettry of the curves, leading you down to the main doorway work really well, echoed by the shadows on the ground doing the same thing, but I still feel the doorway is a bit too central - I'd maybe crop it a bit tighter at the bottom.

In terms of editing, it needs a bit more 'punch' - more contrast, work on curves etc. Depending on the location, it may be really photogenic in early morning/evening, where you'd get soft but distinct shadows, warm colours and lose the washed-out feel.

Message edited by author 2006-05-21 13:06:53.

Cannon Cover
by Melethia

Comment by MTPixels:
Well done!

Cannon Cover
by Melethia

Comment by ragde_77:
Liked it!

Mission San Jose, founded 1720
by Melethia

Comment by timfythetoo:
Trading Post -
Nice shot here Deb. Great curves, textures and colors. More contrast thorugh levels or curves to bring the lighting down would be very nice. Make it a bit moodier. I think I saw your Advanced Edited shot and that was very nice. You have some cool locations to take pics of. Well done.

Cannon Cover
by Melethia

Comment by djkrev:
Creative! Great job on this photograph.