Isla Contoy
by BaldurT

Comment by jpochard:
Beauty is a subjective thing, I know. In my scoring and comments I'm trying to score based on NOT whether or not I would think a particular subject beautiful, but on whether the photographer has succeeded in creating a beautiful photo. I look for the elements of color, lines, focus and dof interest, lighting, and a certain element of grace and lovlieness. I'm looking for a unique and creative appeal for the highest scorers. The description says to create a photo that makes the viewer think "that's beautiful", so it will undoubtedly be very subjective. (This is what I'm putting at the start of all of my comments, and I hope it is helpful.)

That being said, I think I might find this more appealing in person. The tones here seem really hot and arid. The large grouping of trees on the right rather dominate the photo and don't add a lot to the appeal. I would have liked something with more view of the water. For me, though, those orangish tones are the biggest drawback to thinking "beauty".

Silhouette In Red
by BaldurT

Comment by BaldurT:
Thanks everyone for your comments. I knew I would receive comments on the partial silhouette, but I liked this shot and I thought it would be something a little different and was a slightly different take on your classic silhouette shot. Thanks again for the comments, good or bad.

Isla Contoy
by BaldurT

Comment by LalliSig:
I am not really fond of the coffee coloured sky but other than that very nice location you found there.

Isla Contoy
by BaldurT

Comment by Artifacts:
Overall the framing of this image with the palm trees is excellent. This image is begging to have something or someone in the foreground just left of the palm shadows as a main subject. Unfortunately, the post processing might have harmed the image more than making it more interesting. It also looks like the horizon is not quite level and high on the left side.

Isla Contoy
by BaldurT

Comment by RKT:
Supernatural super hot color but completely attractive...it just sizzles {{{ sssss}}}

Isla Contoy
by BaldurT

Comment by joyinlight:
I know it's cliche- but this truly looks like a picture postcard. Beautiful!

Isla Contoy
by BaldurT

Comment by twm122:
Makes me want to find this little hide away and stay for a while. Very nice

Silhouette In Red
by BaldurT

Comment by graphicfunk:
Lovely use of the solid and transparant to add that full bodied look. Lovely. Bump.

Silhouette In Red
by BaldurT

Comment by love:
this is not a silhouette

Silhouette In Red
by BaldurT

Comment by saracat:
Beautiful colors. Welcome change from the solid balck I've been looking at. Crop is a little tight on the left, tho, and you might consider trimming some off the top to reduce the lighter areas a bit.