Concrete Christ
by davidspyle

Comment by jmsetzler:
fairly strong black and white... I think this image could be a bit larger to highlight the detail a little more... i'm also wondering what a vertical compositon on this would look like that showed more of the statue... = 6

The Matrix
by davidspyle

Comment by wingy:
I'm sure you're getting heckled with either claims that this doesn't fit the challenge, or claims that it's offensive to equate christianity to the matrix, but I will say that among a lot of flashy shots, this one actually issues a challenge of beilefs and perceptions, which is always valuable, and which was a big part of the movie as well.

The Matrix
by davidspyle

Comment by lumbardh:
Is this in reference to the religous subplots of the matrix? I haven't heard much about it, but I know that there are some things that line up. Goos shot if I make any sense at all. I could be confused.

The Matrix
by davidspyle

Comment by sunflower:
Seems to indicate that religious freedom is a matrix, or trap in which the devout cannot see their entrapment. Some may agree with you, but others may find this offensive as their faith has released them from their entrapment. I hope I have not offended you: your portayal has generated many questions in my heart & mind.

The Matrix
by davidspyle

Comment by jgal76:
Good interepretation of challenge (Neo is Christ?). Hope you don't get voted down for putting a religious symbol in your pic

The Matrix
by davidspyle

Comment by GreggeN:
Interesting comment you're making here.

The Matrix
by davidspyle

Comment by gaja_tz:
this is really NOT COOL!!!!! Where is your faith? Are you Christian? Shame on you!

The Matrix
by davidspyle

Comment by LeahStephen:
I'm glad to see somebody knows of the similarities between the Matrix and the Christ story! I wondered if anyone here would get it. :) Good picture, wish it was bigger though. Maybe black/white would have been more striking.

Golden Gate Bridge Underbelly
by davidspyle

Comment by Silver Fox:
Golden Gate Bridge Underbelly
Davidspyle
Critique by Silver Fox

Composition is splendid with a great depth of field.

The photograph does not really show a bridge per se, but in my humble opinion should still qualify for the Challenge.

The visual impact of your photograph is very good due to the overall Focus and Sharpness of the architecture and color of the various patterns that we are able to see. You’ve captured great detail of a bridge that we would not normally get to see. As I stop to really look at this photograph I suddenly saw that workman standing on the walkway halfway down the bridge.

The colours of your photograph are really noticeable, from the reds to the oranges to the grays to whites.

As I said before, the only thing I could find wrong was that your horizon was off by the tiniest bit but it’s pretty hard to carry a level around in our pocket when we go out to shoot photos.

Don’t worry about your score. This is only your first entry. Get out, shoot some more, enter some more Challenges, have some fun, shoot some more, that’s what life is all about.

Have Fun!
Ed

Golden Gate Bridge Underbelly
by davidspyle

Comment by GeneralE:
Must be hard to get this close these days!