Water Taxi
by Germaine

Comment by glad2badad:
Oh, this is fun! I like the diffusing tension brought in by the smiley in the upper-left. You can't help but immediately go there when this photo comes into view. So, you start off with a smile, then venture into the other areas of the image. I'm naturally inclined to jump down to the wet light reflections and then to the people. Overall, this is an adventure and a fun visual journey.

I would consider just losing enough of the right side to eliminate the upper-right sign. That, of course, is a personal opinion. :-P

Pastoral
by Germaine

Comment by glad2badad:
I search for some sense of context. The trees look miniature in size at this scale which makes the whole scene take on a grand, intriguing scope. I like how you kept the color palatte soft and pleasing rather than going for the cloud enhancement that for many would be so tempting. :-)

Is that a plane in the sky near the top of the frame?

Chrome
by Germaine

Comment by glad2badad:
Sneaky way of getting in a self portrait! :-P The B/W conversion came out nice. Now you need to add a starburst filter to your iPhone to get some sparkles on those highlights! :-)

Water Taxi
by Germaine

Comment by Leo:
Nice POV. Like the reflection of the lights on the walkway. My only critique would be just a touch wider to include the round sign in the upper left a bit more into the frame, and the have the entire oval restaurant sign in the frame. Otherwise, I like it for the feel of fall on the waterfront.

Chinatown
by Germaine

Comment by krnodil:
Light is fantastic here, and I like those watery smudges along the top - three cheers for not seeking "perfection" by wiping off your UV filter!

Mother/Daughter Continuum
by Germaine

Comment by jomari:
A charming and very evocative image. I love it.

Chinatown
by Germaine

Comment by jomari:
It does look like it's on fire. Nice little anecdote.

Chinatown
by Germaine

Comment by Jutilda:
ON FIRE!!!!!!!

Chinatown
by Germaine

Comment by tph1:
Another great shot. Reminds me of damaged film. Great result!

Water Taxi
by Germaine

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Dusk shot? Great time of day. I like the reflections of the lights in the wet pavement.