Slippery When Wet
by AlexSaberi

Comment by Cyndane:
I'm a little curious about the tail movement... :)

Imagineer's "Pride of London" Remake
by AlexSaberi

Comment by Phil:
I like just about everything in this image. Great job Alex!

Imagineer's "Pride of London" Remake
by AlexSaberi

Comment by letuananh:
Great photo! lighting and colors are great!

Imagineer's "Pride of London" Remake
by AlexSaberi

Comment by AlexSaberi:
It was actually taken at sunfall. Not quite dark enough for the lights on the bridge to come on though. I dodged them in.

I agree that your water had much better refelctions than mine. Giving it a more dreamy city feel!

Originally posted by Imagineer: Thanks Alex - very flattering that you chose this shot for your entry. I've got to say that it feels very strange seeing this - it's almost like deja-vu. Oh, yes, that's the point isn't it. I think you've done a great job emulating the shot, and the high tide adds a different 'spot-the-difference' kind of element to the photo. I wouldn't be doing you justice if I didn't commment critically, so: > you've vastly improved the colour by making it more freshly blue - a change which I've added in the print of this by removing some cyan and yellow > the detail in the dome is great too - richer and more detailed > you've caught more detail in the office buildings on the left too > the high tide has removed a bit of extra feature from the pillars - which I like so much and miss in this version > you've over-dodged it a tad in the river, pillar and railing areas and I miss some of the reflections > I'm puzzled by the difference in lighting on the bridge which made me wonder what time of evening this was shot > I think I prefer a more portrait composition Thanks for the submission and I hope you take these comments in the friendly spirit they're intended. I hope you gained something from the experience too. I find this kind of process very useful in the same way that performing a cover version in music can be an eye-opener - as I also found myself when entering the Ansel Adams challenge (and I'm not comparing myself here - perisjh the thought). All the best Jon

Rising Sun
by AlexSaberi

Comment by train:
Nice image a top shot well done

Rising Sun
by AlexSaberi

Comment by Kelli:
Beautiful colors. Excellent details. 10

Imagineer's "Pride of London" Remake
by AlexSaberi

Comment by kiwiness:
A fine capture and well worthy of the first place, congratulations.

Rising Sun
by AlexSaberi

Comment by Strontious:
finally an image with vibraint colors, good detail, and great contrast

Rising Sun
by AlexSaberi

Comment by CNovack:
Bold, brilliant and vibrant is the yellow hues found on the petals of this sunflower. The blue background compliments the yellows wonderfully. I love the level of sharp details found in this one from the fine details of the center of the sunflower to the dewdrops caressing the petals. The composition is framed such that we see only a portion of the sunflower against a blue backdrop and thus it invokes the imagery of a rising sun. I have seen this sort of composition before but the vibrant hues of this capture along with the water drops is stunning.

Rising Sun
by AlexSaberi

Comment by Xilebo:
So bright! Very effective macro and perfect focus..