the rain dance
by gurlwithapen

Comment by redmoon:
this fits the challenge nicely, and it's nicely composed. i do feel that the contrast and diffuse glow is a tad excessive (the trees seem too oppressively dark and the glow has left an off putting halo around the girls arms and head). but i like it muchly; the style is happy and carefree, which is somehow enhanced by floaty skirt and the lack of shoes (nice touch!). it's a warm feeling shot... i like the greyscale, i do, but i'd like to know how it looks in colour... 8.

the rain dance
by gurlwithapen

Comment by Nald:
Good composition and I like the study in b/w. IMHO you went a little too far with the neat image / gaussian blur and sharpening.

Overgrown
by gurlwithapen

Comment by sherpet:
I am in awe of your portfolio and so pleased I visited it today. You are very talanted and love so many of your images, expecially this one. i think it could be my favorite, but I also like the two other ones I commented on as well. Keep up the great work andlook forward to seeing a lot more of your images.....
This was my comment re the challenge, but just have to add some more.....

Originally posted by sherpet: This is pleasing to the eye, well done..... I love the avenue of trees.....

leaves in a row
by gurlwithapen

Comment by sherpet:
This is just amazing, and really love the composition, with the wonderful strong colors, and patterns, of the autumn leaves.....
Yes, it could be abstract, nature, patterns, or so many things, but I love it just the way it is.....
I have really enjoyed seeing, and visiting, your portfolio.

shadows
by gurlwithapen

Comment by sherpet:
This really pleases me, and love the colortones, and the shadows really make this composition.....
The textures also add so much to the image, as well.
I really like this one very much.

skeleton
by gurlwithapen

Comment by Jutilda:
YIKES. Something about it draws me in. Skeletons are really pretty cool.

parliament protesters
by gurlwithapen

Comment by pineapple:
There is a lot to complain about since Blair came to power. Term limits should be brought into England. More than 2 terms of Blair is a travesty! I think there is a lot to protest about these days, both in the UK and in the USA - and far too little interest in doing so.

Message edited by author 2006-08-03 19:25:46.

skeleton
by gurlwithapen

Comment by pineapple:
The drought has been hard on people in (my home country) England these days. Spare them a thought and don't drink too much water while you're there. Beer is shipped in so that's OK.

trafalgar square
by gurlwithapen

Comment by pineapple:
Too many people with cameras and not enough pigeons these days!

braided
by gurlwithapen

Comment by Fayea:
The contrast is beautiful in this shot. Great focus and detail.