wall eye
by Riponlady

Comment by BlackDot:
Very Wow!

wall eye
by Riponlady

Comment by saintaugust:
thats pretty wild. interesting shot of an interesting animal.

wall eye
by Riponlady

Comment by ajschel:
Wow... this is so extraordinary and special. I think it would have done great in the contrast challenge. Too bad you didn't submit it. I would maybe have cropped the top right white hairs out, but that's it. But then you would cut the lashes in the lower right. Maybe a bit more crop on the left, but I'm not sure. Very good picture.

1913
by Riponlady

Comment by BlackDot:
The setting is great, the shape of the (green?) lamppost accentuates the feel, but the placing of it is destracting, and nothing to the left of it contributes to the story. The model's expression is interesting, but the (gutter)? growing from the top of her head looks a bit odd.
I would have given 7 :)

1913
by Riponlady

Comment by SJCarter:
Great focus and I like the B/W. The lamppost's angle is very distracting - makes everything kinda lean to the left. Almost looks like a fisheye lens, but the right side is perpendicular (based on the door lines)? She has a very interesting expression and pose, but the lighting is a little harsh on her and the areas above & below the windows/door. Certainly has a dated feel to it, but I agree that she needs something to do in this particular setting. Still, a good shot.

1913
by Riponlady

Comment by jpochard:
The tones, details and focus here are well done. My choice would be to straighten the verticals a bit or really make it more angled. As it is now, the post in the front is very distracting for me because of the angle. I can see that the doorway is even, but it's not as major an element as the foreground post IMO.

I also wish the lady had an umbrella or book or something. The pose seems rather uncomfortable or unnatural to me.

For the challenge, I probably would have given this a 6 or 7. It is a good shot. I hope this is helpful!

1913
by Riponlady

Comment by orussell:
Certainly has a dated look. Nicely composed and B/W great tones.

old egypt/new egypt
by Riponlady

Comment by BlackDot:
I agree with Laurielblack about the cropping. Possably push the saturation a bit. Nice job getting the dark tones without burning the highlights. Looks like a bright hot day!

old egypt/new egypt
by Riponlady

Comment by L1:
What an interesting juxtaposition of old and new! I like the color rendering and the "feel" of this image. I would suggest cropping the right side a bit more, for two reasons...cutting out the partially-pictured man, and making for a less-centered subject. I'd also rotate a tiny bit to the left, as the horizon seems a little bit tilted. It probably isn't, but the angle makes is appear so. Nice post! :)

iguanas sunbathing
by Riponlady

Comment by SJCarter:
You really got some great detail in this shot. I'm surprised that the B/W works so well, but it does. The only spot where I think it doesn't is the nose of the iguana facing forward - you've lost a bit in the highlights there. Otherwise, good composition and a great shot. :-)