Light and dark
by UrfaK

Comment by jonfrommk:
OK, well for me this a pic of two elements

Technically super, love the dof, the contrast and tones

In terms of being appealing as an image in its own right perhaps less good.

Light and dark
by UrfaK

Comment by sherpet:
One of my favorite plants and done really well here.....
I would have cropped it quite a lot more, around the edges to enhanse the centre section re the new growth..

Message edited by author 2007-05-04 07:55:01.

Light and dark
by UrfaK

Comment by UNCLEBRO:
"UrfaTheGreat"....i've always loved that name.
If i had kids, i think that's what I would call them.
And your picture is very good also.
Although i keep seeing an animals face in the middle.
very disturbing.
the range of grays you have here are perfect.

Looking at you
by UrfaK

Comment by ShutterPug:
Love the expression, but think that the monkey himself needs a bit more contrast or apply some curves to get him to pop out more. He almost pops out - but not quite...is still a bit flat. I do like your monkey shots though, as I find monkeys to be very interesting creatures

Light and dark
by UrfaK

Comment by MAK:
Dodge and Burn is something that should be taken slowly so at first use the brushes on about 10-15% power in shaddow mode and gently does it.. otherwise it is very easy to overcook it. your first effort here is very good however, way better than my first attempt.

Light and dark
by UrfaK

Comment by Bernard_Marx:
Nicely done Urfa. Looks like something from a dark wedding.

Trashed.jpg
by UrfaK

Comment by Melethia:
I'm a huge fan of B&W, but this one has me wondering if it might be better in color, if you wish to focus on the trash that is. As B&W, it's a bit jumbled, but my eye goes to the two people seated with their backs to each other and it resolves into an interesting comment on man's isolation from both others like him and his environment. Or it could just be a picture of a children's park. :-)

Trashed.jpg
by UrfaK

Comment by sherpet:
This would be a great promotion image, re how not to litter our universe..... excellent photo all round.....

Trashed.jpg
by UrfaK

Comment by KarenNfld:
Oh my, you've certainly captured the ugly side of life.....why is there so much trash next to a playground? It's a very good photojournalistic photo, very clear and detailed.

Trashed.jpg
by UrfaK

Comment by SandyP:
Kinda sad and such interesting contrast to see a place that should have happy children playing enjoying childhood -- yet -- there's rubble, trash and no kids. The stark black and white enhances the mood and that contrast even more.

I also find it interesting that thru the rubble, you can see pretty water, and people sitting at a picnic table. Quite a dychotomy in this photo. I like it!!!!!