Staccato stilled; bass line lingers
by Melethia

Comment by Rooster:
This is a nice clean shot. I really don't think you USM-ed it too much, it seems just right to me. I think the angle is a bit off & perhaps the use of both the train tracks & the train competes with one another as the focal point as both have distinct repeating patterns.

Mission San Jose, founded 1720
by Melethia

Comment by dfstevenson:
I love the old missions.

Mission San Jose, founded 1720
by Melethia

Comment by SandyP:
This is a beautiful, historic photo! The ligthing is perfect, and the detail on that old, old brick work is amazing! I love the fresh potted plants to add an element of surprise. This is very much one of my favorites here!!!

Staccato stilled; bass line lingers
by Melethia

Comment by Kelli:
Trading post...
First let me say that you deserved a much higher score for this. Great perspective! I love the way it just vanishes into the sky. The colors are perfect. Great title tie in too. I would have given this a 9.

Staccato stilled; bass line lingers
by Melethia

Comment by nards656:
[[Trading Post]]

You have done an excellent job with everything I see here - composition, color, exposure, processing, and so on. I think your score only suffered because the subject isn't intensely interesting.

Staccato stilled; bass line lingers
by Melethia

Comment by chalice:
I love the use of perspective and vanishing point in this photo, as well as the colors. What is most creative is the title and its application to the shot. I would not have understood the significance otherwise. (I don't think you used USM too much, either.) This is a 6 for me.

Parade vendors appeal to all ages
by Melethia

Comment by tngrndream:
hello again,

he he he... my first thought was that some dude just took this to perv the lady. lol.

again, though i like this as a candid. it is not a front page story. maybe in a small town. but i think the front page is more of a large tent or a cool ride.

that is all i have for it. good shot but not photojournalism. imo.

Light and shadow
by Melethia

Comment by tngrndream:
hello again,

one of my favs. absolutely loved it. i liked the exposure (which had to be spot on in this one) and the position of everything including the sun and shadow. in my opinion you got totally robbed from not getting a ribbon. but that is just my opinion.

dont have anything negative. loved the shot.

Delightfully Psychotic Cyclists
by Melethia

Comment by posthumous:
the image doesn't quite live up to the title, even with the tongue hanging out. looks just like a sports shot cropped a little close and with a little extra tongue.

Light and shadow
by Melethia

Comment by kirsty_mcn:
~trading post~

Shame about the date, I also preferred the original, with much more soft, sensitive light. Nevertheless, this is a beautiful study and well-deserving of the score

Composition is strong, following the rule of thirds. Although I think I personally preferred the slightly wider view of the other version - seems to make it slightly less cluttered.
The lighting is what makes this shot - it shows off the texture of the wall and post.
I like the juxtaposition of the sharp lines and curves; especially with the additional element of the interplay of the shadows.

I'm not convinced by the toning, although I think thats partly just me - I always prefer a cooler tone on duotones. But I liked the treatment of the other version better