Maturity's Sacrifice Feeds the Vigor of Youth
by DrAchoo

Comment by dahkota:
I rated this image high on technicals, low for meeting the challenge, and medium for appeal. Final score - 6. Why? Technically its sound. I like nature shots and macro shots so the appeal was there, but not over the top. As for meeting the challenge, it doesn't scream adulthood to me. Lifecycles maybe but adulthood is a stretch. I see beginning and end, but not middle. Sorry!

Maturity's Sacrifice Feeds the Vigor of Youth
by DrAchoo

Comment by crayon:
I got here from your thread. Personally if I could have voted, this would have gotten.. and 8. I'm sorry but I dont see the dead log (you mentioned) probably because the green mould covered it completely, and the mould LOOKED like they were growing on damp rocks instead of a dead log. I love the lush greens and the stood out mushroom though. And your good control and use of DOF really makes this piece stand out. Too bad most of the voters cant agree with me. Definately not a less than 5 photo, you got robbed!

Maturity's Sacrifice Feeds the Vigor of Youth
by DrAchoo

Comment by wsteyn:
This is a beautiful pic! It must have been difficult to get the exposure just right. Do not be discouraged by the score, it does not really mean anything.

I wrote the comment before I saw who the artist was - DrAchoo you should know how DPC works by now!

Message edited by author 2005-12-05 01:55:32.

Maturity's Sacrifice Feeds the Vigor of Youth
by DrAchoo

Comment by Kivet:
I loved this picture. Kind of out of the box as Rikki said for most voters to get the connection but this was one of my 2 10's. Your colors and the damp woodsy feel is perfect.

Maturity's Sacrifice Feeds the Vigor of Youth
by DrAchoo

Comment by Rikki:
Doc I think this image was just way too out of the box IMHO. I scored this a 5 through technical merit. However, most often times, the DPC voter looks at the image and tries to tie it into the challenge. If none is seen, as I did, a low score is inevitable. This happened to me a few times (one being in the Room challenge). Photos that are technically sound , IMHO, do not deserve a score lower than a 5. But that's just me. It seems to be that by the resounding number of votes that are sub-5, most people thought the same way - that this image does not tie into the challenge description. I believe this is too metaphoric and thus suffered in the end.

Maturity's Sacrifice Feeds the Vigor of Youth
by DrAchoo

Comment by livitup:
A beautiful sharp shot, but I'm not sure what this has to do with the challenge.

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds you forever in its net of wonder."
by DrAchoo

Comment by dragonlady:
wonderful image..very interesting silhouettes in foreground provide depth and dimension.

Wahkeena Falls
by DrAchoo

Comment by Neil:
This works perfectly for me! Great image.

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds you forever in its net of wonder."
by DrAchoo

Comment by whatdewuc:
Nice tribute to Jacques Cousteau. This wonderful b/w seascape study certainly casts a spell upon the viewer. Good luck. -9-

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds you forever in its net of wonder."
by DrAchoo

Comment by nsbca7:
I know that place. Goonies.