Blue
by SJCarter

Comment by LindaLee:
Though I am a big fan of high-key shots, I don't care for this one. I would love to have seen this as a more straightforward portrait. It's a nice tight crop, and the composition isn't bad, though I think I would have cropped even farther in on the right side.

This has almost an invisible man feel to it. I find the areas of red tones very "off-putting", and it seems kind of weird to see all those hairs floating around in space without really looking like they are attached to a face.

Blue
by SJCarter

Comment by yanko:
Don't like this effect.

Nature's Melting Pot
by SJCarter

Comment by jpochard:
Wonderful job on this one. I would like to see a little more dodge/burn to add some interest to the lighting, but 7 out of 200 tells me that it's certainly great the way it is as well. This one would make a nice print.

Luna Moth
by SJCarter

Comment by jpochard:
I thought I had already commented on this one a long time ago...but I don't see it.

This is, I think, my very favorite of your shots. For just a slightly processed, great-out-of-the-camera shot...this one is it. Composition and crop are thoughtful and very appealing. I love the diagonal. Focus, colors, and textures are all spot on. You've really made this into a first rate nature shot, bringing out the beauty of the creature.

24k
by SJCarter

Comment by jpochard:
I like this idea and the golden tones, but the overall photo looks a bit fuzzy to me. I'd like to see this with more clarity. Looks like a great spot to sit and shoot different compositions.

Greyledge
by SJCarter

Comment by jpochard:
What a beautiful spot. The colors just grab the viewer here. It just has that feel of one of those perfectly clear days when you can see just about forever. I love the clarity and simple lines here. I might be tempted to see how it would look with cloning out the branches in the upper right.

Twisted
by SJCarter

Comment by jpochard:
Lovely lighting brings out the feel of depth to this shot. A great example of how to create a great photo from a somewhat average location. Nice composition and exposure, and just a touch of softness is perfect. Nice job.

Rainbow Falls
by SJCarter

Comment by jpochard:
This would be awesome for a "fantasy" type challenge! I just love looking at this. It's a feast for the eyes. Creativity and a little (okay, a LOT) of PS is a wonderful thing.

Wistful
by SJCarter

Comment by TheresaA:
Nice clean image with lots of good perspective. Good Job!

Swinging Foot Bridge Entrance
by SJCarter

Comment by Atropos:
Great photo. It almost makes me fall over looking at it, you picked a good angle for the shot. I like the sepia type tones of the image too.