Art Made Simple
by Shan2112

Comment by mkalandros:
I think I would have reversed the lighting so it was on the near side of the pens.

The "Castle"
by Shan2112

Comment by RulerZigzag:
such a great placing..and you supposed to be new ? It took me 10 submissions to break 5. I like your composition here and it really fits the theme. I love old architecture..this is a favorite of mine.

Art Made Simple
by Shan2112

Comment by KarenNfld:
Nice, seems a little soft.

Art Made Simple
by Shan2112

Comment by cdcootie:
I really liked the composition here but just a bit of white balance correction would have broght it all togather IMO

Art Made Simple
by Shan2112

Comment by katswig:
Out of focus

Art Made Simple
by Shan2112

Comment by philup:
I like it 10

Art Made Simple
by Shan2112

Comment by photoventurer:
great Idea almost did the same shot with a sharpie

Art Made Simple
by Shan2112

Comment by cwalmye:
Nice and simple.

The "Castle"
by Shan2112

Comment by Shan2112:
Wow! I was not expecting this to finish so high! I'm super happy about it's rating! Thanks very, very much to all of those who commented! It's wonderful to hear the different opinions and receive the feedback in any form!

Purple sky - UGH! Yes, the sky was meant to be purple. Not sure if I regret that now or not. I had sooo many different sky versions with this image and ultimately decided on purple because: 1) My little girl loved the purple sky version the most and since I had her input on the title I felt I'd let her help with the color variation also - especially since I was becoming so indecisive about it. 2) The images that I had played with and the different color variations all had a lot of noise in the sky - especially around the pillars themselves, it seemed to me that I had done something (have no idea what) but there seemed to be the least amount of noise in the purple version. 3) And this is strange I know - but I associate the color purple with royalty or regalness, kings & queens etc. - which live in a "castle".

Thanks again for all the comments - I want to learn as much as I can and all comments (good and bad) are very welcome so I can get an idea of what people really think. Peace - Shan :)

Message edited by author 2005-10-05 13:52:53.

Milk Bubbles For Lunch
by Shan2112

Comment by Shan2112:
Well! I did not want to place in the bottom 10 - that was my goal - so I am very pleased! Thanks to everyone for all of the comments - it's great to get feedback in any form!

This is a photo of my little girl and she did have great fun that afternoon as Mama was taking a zillion pics of her.

My only gripe is the nine 1's. Don't get me wrong - personally I would have voted this a 4 at most because it is very snapshottish, the coloring is a little weird and all - and I don't believe it deserves the 8's, 9's or 10's either - I assume these were people trying for the brown. But nine 1's? It clearly met the challenge, and it was in focus - therefore I feel it deserves at least a 2 in the very least! Geesh!