Trolling for DPC Votes
by orussell

Comment by Bud:
The motion seems to be distracting here.

Ceramic Santa Wreath
by orussell

Comment by graphicfunk:
Congratulations on your top 20 with this attractive Santa.

Ceramic Santa Wreath
by orussell

Comment by Bear_Music:
very classy wreath, competently shot

B major Barre Chord in Blue
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Comment by jpochard:
I've always hated playing that chord :( I really like this shot, even without the connection to the challenge. Composition and lighting are both good...bringing your eye to the hand playing the chord. The blue tones gives it a feel of being at a concert. I also like the dof and the clarity the contrast gives the shot. IMO, you made all the right decisions on this one!

Ceramic Santa Wreath
by orussell

Comment by Shiiizzzam:
This would make a beautiful print. I really love what you've done. PERFECT lighting and composition.

Yellow Bell Pepper #2
by orussell

Comment by Prof_Fate:
A 5 to 6 shot - why no comments? because the comments fallinto just a few categories:
hate it. well, nothing to hate here.
love it. well, nothing to love.
Needs X. Hmmm...a pepper pic, a good one. There is nothing technically wrong, nothing particulalry compositionally wrong so there is nothing to say as in "Fix the focus" or "the ornage _____ detracts".
Hey, can't even complain about a border.
Soooo...you'd have me say: an above average pic of a pepper, but does not speak to me.

i find the majority of my 'average' shots get few comments. Shoot a sold 3 and you'll get lots of comments. I attribute this to the fact that the majority of us here are average...so if i can not envision a better pepper pic how can i tell you how to improve your rendition?

Or, I coulda said "It don't suck too much" - at least you'd ahve a comment to quote later as, well, unique!

Yellow Bell Pepper #2
by orussell

Comment by Neil:
Wow, you made it without any comments (just spoiled that didn't I)! I see we had more than our misery in common this time. I did a yellow pepper too. But you got fewer 3's than I did. I was trailing you until the end--the vote scrubber obviously gave me a bit of a boost that you didn't get.

As to your shot: good placement, good light overall. The tones in the pepper come through very rich, with a texture you wouldn't get with another technique. The reflections are a bit strong. I do like the contrast between the background and the pepper, and the blue area underneath. I think perhaps you gave this a bit too much with the flashlight. Those LEDs are pretty strong. FWIW, I gave this a 6.

Self-Centered
by orussell

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Great shot! and I like the border!

Stephanie-at-Parade.jpg
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Comment by Art Roflmao:
Runny nose & all! Dang, she's cute!

...just happy to see you.
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Comment by ClubJuggle:
Well done. I would have preferred a little more depth of field for this particular entry. I know that's difficult on a closeup shot like this.