Teton Homestead
by rjkstesch

Comment by orvaratli:
Very nice, I like the colors and composition. Maybe a landscape version would have done better if the objects further on the sides are of a interest too. This one would have rated as a top pic in the "Landscape in Portrait" challenge. -8-

Teton Homestead
by rjkstesch

Comment by madcrabber:
way to show this area in a not so often seen way, good job. like the exposure too.-8-

White Rose
by rjkstesch

Comment by GrayGhost:
Nice idea, setup, composition, focus, and DOF. The leaves at top are unnecessary, and the stem doesn't line up, but theses are nits. I'm not sure that I like the desaturation, I'd think that the white rose would be more striking in contrast to more vibrant colors, especially if it were the only white.

White Rose
by rjkstesch

Comment by morty:
i like the idea,but would of liked more spice to the colours,good effort.

White Rose
by rjkstesch

Comment by Artan:
I love the symbolism here but I̢۪m not sure a white rose is an Oxymoron. They have existed naturally for tens of centuries.
I can talk with a little authority about the white roses as they have been my family emblem since the 14th Century, and can be seen 3000 years earlier on frescos dating from the middle of the 16th century BC at Knossos, Crete.

That being said you have used Dof well to try and draw the eye to the petals, and the balance of colour against the dark leaves, works well.

White Rose
by rjkstesch

Comment by Hye5:
beautiful composition and execution. Nice play with colors. 10

McCaw-Feather-Fans.jpg
by rjkstesch

Comment by GuGi:
My father lived in Manitoba from 1927 to 1937 and met many native americans. The Icelandic immigrants and the native Americans got along very well. He had a pair of skin gloves with him when he returned to Iceland - one of my brothers got them after his day. I remember how exotic I thought they were when I was a girl. I love these colours.

White Rose
by rjkstesch

Comment by lauraodom:
Meets Challenge - 2
Lighting/Processing - 1 (love the concept, but pic is a little too dark overall)
Composition - 2
Overall Impression - 2
"WOW" factor - 0
Score: 7

White Rose
by rjkstesch

Comment by glad2badad:
Nice concept in your image setup overall, however, the focal point is too far forward putting most of the image OOF. A minor crop in the top left would remove the dark spot (edge of table?). Very nice exposure and WB control on the rose flower itself. Good luck in the challenge.

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by rjkstesch

Comment by dsidwell:
One of your best "texture" shots from that day! I love this!