Modern Coal Mine
by Ristyz

Comment by Beach_mel:
Hard shot to capture! Wish it was a little more detailed in on the miners but hunting them down in the shot is interesting too.

Dreaming with the Moon
by Ristyz

Comment by pineapple:
Looks like the middle pair are kissing. The subject, though mineral in nature, is quite organic in its way.

Above1621web.jpg
by Ristyz

Comment by Germaine:
I really like this. The shallow depth of field is amazing. The flowers on each side of the jump are getting blurry, but the horse and rider are sharp as tacks. I really like the composition, too. Zen equestrian minimalist. Great capture.

The Lookout
by Ristyz

Comment by mickisdaddy:
Good job on this one. It works really well in b&w

Modern Coal Mine
by Ristyz

Comment by littlegett:
interesting image. but something is still missing. Not sure.maybe going down instead of up? It is a nice image. just needs one more thing.

The Lookout
by Ristyz

Comment by glad2badad:
This is nice. I like the background with the nice moody skies. The texture in the foreground with the dried out dirt is interesting. The dog is positioned well for this composition and appears to be in focus. What I do find distracting is the image seems flat and in need of more contrast (could be this monitor) and while the B/W theme is good, the range is short (not a true black or true white). Overall, job well done. Good luck in the challenge.

Ok. I took another peek using my home PC, which is properly calibrated...the range in this image looks MUCH better here. ;^) I wonder if I can get my boss to spring for a new monitor at work? Hmmm...she might wonder why, then what do I say? He-he.

Modern Coal Mine
by Ristyz

Comment by GeneralE:
And I just used the example of shooting photos in a mine the other day ... just as glad I'm not there : )

The Lookout
by Ristyz

Comment by chele:
incredible composition, beautiful subject! 10

The Lookout
by Ristyz

Comment by hotpasta:
I have had 2 border collies...just beautiful! love the b and w in this

The Lookout
by Ristyz

Comment by whiteroom:
beautiful, like a painting!