Gazing upon our own reflection
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Comment by jaysonmc:
Nice setup. I actually like the lighting choice here. The side/back lighting gives a nice depth to the subjects. I like how the mushrooms slowly loose depth in the photo, though I might have preferred the foreground to be within the focused depth. Minor thing. The reflection is wonderful. I had a background window screen once, and got beaten down for it, but here I think it is subtle and works well. Nice image.

I doubt many would have stopped long enough to give a DNMC because of a mushroom. I think that takes too long of a pause when voting to register, and we all know how click happy us voters can be.

Gazing upon our own reflection
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Comment by noraneko:
Don, you are always counted upon to be original. Although I admit I'm not wild about part of the foreground (lighting is too harsh IMO), I think the background is brilliant.

Gazing upon our own reflection
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Comment by bmartuch:
Don, you did a great job with the focus and the bokeh. I think this would have been a lot better with a black background instead of the reflection. JMO.

Gazing upon our own reflection
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Comment by kashi:
Interesting texture

Gazing upon our own reflection
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Comment by xianart:
very nice image, don. the texture of the reflection is truly lovey, painterly and subtle. yet again, quiet and superb. well done.

Gazing upon our own reflection
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Comment by klstover:
I like the composition and lighting... there's a busy background but the lighting/composition draw my eye towards the subject, so the background adds interest without really competing.

What's Left Of Me
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Comment by DeniseL:
Makes me FEEL. I think of my childhood in Nova Scotia. My dad had a love of exploring old abandoned buildings and farms. I can smell their old musty smells. This image also makes me think of Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. The technical part is way beyond my ability.

Gazing upon our own reflection
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Comment by MelonMusketeer:
Good lighting

Gazing upon our own reflection
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Comment by landcamera:
Actually neither a Vegetable or a Fruit but still a nice image. 7

Driving Conditions
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Comment by noraneko:
Ooooh, I find this photo very interesting. I would have given it decent marks had I voted (sorry!) I really like the way the lights on the car in front seem to be melting in an almost Dali-esque fashion. Mainly I think it is a good photo because the eye is instantly drawn to the brightest area (the "melty" lights) and then have a chance to take everything in. Not a very DPC-friendly photo, but some of my favorites aren't frankly very DPC-friendly. Great job.