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.

Cannon Cover
by Melethia

Comment by bvlindalou:
I LOVE THE CLOUDS. NICE LIGHT.

Eyes
by Melethia

Comment by RMyers1314:
Love that the yellow contrast against the white.

Message edited by author 2006-05-19 23:50:27.

Riverwalk Reflection
by Melethia

Comment by RMyers1314:
I haven't been on the River Walk in about three years, this shot makes me miss it. Such a great place and the simple little things like this reflection make it worth the trip. Add the people and everything else... I need to get stationed there!

Missing Man Formation
by Melethia

Comment by RMyers1314:
This is a great shot. I agree that it looks better as a negative. I didn't vote in this challenge, but I would have given it an 9.

Cannon Cover
by Melethia

Comment by GT350:
Nice lighting and colors. They work with the composition and the clouds to create some drama.
The lens cap and "woody" arent' as sharp as I would have hoped for. Also, there is some noise in the background (particulary in the blue).

Overall, a very nice shot though.