Water Challenge - oskar's Water & Ice
by ShutterPug

Comment by SJCarter:
There aren't many waterfall shots that work well in B/W. This one does pretty well though. Something about the tonal range and/or contrast seems to make it lose a bit of detail in the extreme lighter & darker areas, but overall a very nice job. Great movement captured.

Message edited by author 2006-05-27 14:26:26.

"Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice......" Robert Frost
by ShutterPug

Comment by SJCarter:
Great mix of textures, warm & cold color tones, and a very interesting environment for the viewer. Really beautiful scene that you made pop in so many ways - and in so many areas. Amazed at how you were able to combine such diametrically opposed properties of color, textures, and light so well. Good job.

Beyond retired
by ShutterPug

Comment by SJCarter:
I think this has the makings of a really strong shot (I still scored it a 7 during the challenge), but seemed to be "missing" something to push it over the top. The focus could be a hair sharper, the colors could be pumped up a hair more through curves, maybe some burning/dodging to make it pop a little more... All the ingredients are there I think. Still - like I said - I like it and scored it well. Good job.

Why me?
by ShutterPug

Comment by SJCarter:
I laugh every time I see this shot. It is so cute, funny, and well done! HA HA HA His expression is just priceless - so over it! ROFL Bravo.

My circle of friends..........a pyramid of Pugs
by ShutterPug

Comment by SJCarter:
I'm sure nothing you haven't already heard before about the technical aspects of this shot (focus, exposure, etc.) - BUT, the composition is really outstanding. Can't believe you got them all to pose long enough to get a shot off. Well done.

Vertical H2O
by ShutterPug

Comment by SJCarter:
I think this is terrific. Love the dark, moody tones of the shot combined with the severe razor-like teeth of the icicles. Creates a very dramatic effect. Great crop, focus, & DOF. Well done - should have scored higher.

Camouflaged
by ShutterPug

Comment by SJCarter:
Great focus/DOF & color! Surprised this didn't do better actually - although this was a VERY tough field of competitors. Really beautiful capture - and you caught him looking right at you! Terrific detail. Well done.

1956 - Office of a Mine Shaft Manager
by ShutterPug

Comment by SJCarter:
This was a great entry. Scored a 7 from me. Such nostalgia - you really captured "time" well here. Curious as to whether you found this in an old location or set this up for the challenge. Either way, it worked. Nice job.

Meow?
by ShutterPug

Comment by SJCarter:
Love the pose & color tones. Great crop too. You got some terrific tiger shots (actually all the zoo shots from this trip are great).

MY Stick
by ShutterPug

Comment by SJCarter:
Love the pose - wish it was a little more in focus. Great capture nonetheless with good use of natural lighting.