Parking - 30 Minutes Only
by mcrael

Comment by Cub:
Good shot, and very funny. Nice DOF and framing! Cub

Shore View of Lake Couchiching
by mcrael

Comment by Jacko:
Nice capture. Missing a little something. Did you try converting to Black and White (or is this B&W)?

Shore View of Lake Couchiching
by mcrael

Comment by firstduchess:
This shot would have been improved, in MHO, with a wider angle of view and more color in it.

Shore View of Lake Couchiching
by mcrael

Comment by dodobird:
There was something about this photo that I just love. I guess it has to be the tree formation and how you included part of the barren frozen lake. The framing is great...is that a shanty out there?. The weeds/grass in the foreground add a lot too. Thanks for an enjoyable picture.8.

Shore View of Lake Couchiching
by mcrael

Comment by lionelm:
I think you should havve cropped a little buit on the right to get rid of that 'start of a new bush' I find it distracting. Otherwise very nice job and tones. 7. Lionel

Love Letters (Natalie Cole)
by mcrael

Comment by indigo997:
My first impression of this is that it is too dark. There are also quite a few competing subjects. I think that you should eliminate some of them. That might make it lose some of the emotional meaning for you, but could make it a stronger image for the viewer. The lace on the table and background also contribute to the busy nature of the shot. The whole frame is really filled up with things to look at which leaves one wondering exactly what the real subject is. I would try a vertical shot with maybe a black background/table with only a candle and the stack of letters, possibly also a photo or an open letter if it is lit well enough to be seen. The flowers aren't really needed though. Make sure that the letters are well lit and then the light can fade out into the surrounding darkness.

Looking up at the world
by mcrael

Comment by mcrael:
January 13, 2003: Aaaak - I'm coming back to this photo-my first challenge submission, and I think "eeeeeyuck!"-did I really take that? The thing I don't like the most about this photo is the awful bright lighting. I've learned alot about photography since this photo.

Shore View of Lake Couchiching
by mcrael

Comment by justine:
Great work. This looks cold and lonely. I love this. Might of moved so the ?box sign? on the left was not seen. Still very good work.

Shore View of Lake Couchiching
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Comment by ChrisW123:
Nice, the reeds in the foreground really make the picture nice.

Shore View of Lake Couchiching
by mcrael

Comment by KimInNB:
Would have been nicer on a sunny day