Bells Bridge
by Qiki

Comment by schlef:
Slightly off center. If you are going for symmetry, you have to nail it. I would like to see this in a B&W. Still, nice shot and idea.

Metters Improved Stove No. 2
by Qiki

Comment by tanguera:
Fabulous. I'm in an 'abandoned" mood myself these days.

Metters Improved Stove No. 2
by Qiki

Comment by bvy:
Love the light, the composition, the colors...

Metters Improved Stove No. 2
by Qiki

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: I'm glad I've come back to this - I must've been grumpy when i first looked at it. Now, I find it vibrant and uplifting. I love the light - you capture its warmth and as such it makes me want to take a deep breath and enjoy the moment and the sun. The most significant word in the last sentence is 'moment': you have me convinced that everything would look different (and diminished) a moment later or a moment before you took the shot. The textures are lovely too, but all is secondary compared to the light.

Critical stuff: Not too much - I wonder about the sky and whether you need it. I crop with my hand and think I prefer the image but that isn't much of an issue at all. Those who don't 'find' the light might offer a drive-by vote and I fear the number of people who stick around long enough to bask may be few...

Overall: An image that does a good job of creeping up on you and then ambushing with its goodness!

Standing Guard at North Mole
by Qiki

Comment by Neat:
Well done on you're placing, great photo.

Standing Guard at North Mole
by Qiki

Comment by bvy:
A great scene marred by heavyhanded processing.

Standing Guard at North Mole
by Qiki

Comment by gyaban:
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Standing Guard at North Mole
by Qiki

Comment by DChap:
brilliant exposure....bit of a halo around the lighthouse though.

Standing Guard at North Mole
by Qiki

Comment by Shaurya:
A bit over sharpened it seems

Standing Guard at North Mole
by Qiki

Comment by jnenvir:
Gorgeous image