Ripples in sand
by Elvis_L

Comment by Louis:
Nice abstract. Has a nice layering effect going on: upper right shadow fringed with grass, water, heavily textured sand. Even the upper left branches reflected in the water and plants lower left add interest. I like this.

Writer's block
by Elvis_L

Comment by Louis:
Technicals are the same in the other one I commented on, but I wanted to mention that I really really like this. :) Very cool... and for some reason I particularly like the stogie. Another raw image full of drama... but I have to mention that your Homer tat does detract slightly (in the same sense that the UPC symbol does).

Gun
by Elvis_L

Comment by Louis:
To comment on the technicals: I think the light is good, and suggestive of an overhead spot or lamp that would naturally be in what one can only imagine as a small cramped room, given the tightness of the frame. This is enhanced by the slightly vertical shooting angle. Combined, I get the sense of claustrophobia and dread you may have been trying to portray. I very much like the black and white; very rich and satisfying. The post treatment, the "streaky" effect, is interesting, and gives a disorienting effect. Just for my taste though, I would have gone with something less regular. As well, the UPC symbol on the bottle would have been better cloned away; it detracts for me, bringing me away from the overall mood.

About the image: Your subject (and I know it's you, but maybe not you) seems to be looking at his wedding ring contemplatively. The gun adds tension and much dread, since we have no idea what he's contemplating. It's an excellent image, with a lot of drama, pulled off without any in-your-face violence, or anything of the sort. It's really well done. Nice job.

something wicked this way comes
by Elvis_L

Comment by idnic:
I like the sky, I like the flood, and like the subject - but the putting together is kinda rough. A bit of blending would help. :)

umbrella-4-peice
by Elvis_L

Comment by sherpet:
I really like this, as it is such a strong image with a story to tell....
I love how you have the white and black in the opposits, throughout the four images here.
Excellent.....

Writer's block
by Elvis_L

Comment by idnic:
I like the lighting and posing on these, very emotional. But I don't like the processing. It reminds me of a scanner I used to have that was dying and did this to every image it scanned. lol

something wicked this way comes
by Elvis_L

Comment by chele:
intense editing!

Ripples in sand
by Elvis_L

Comment by chele:
love this one. i really could stare at it endlessly. people like to stare at the skies and find shapes among the clouds, it's kinda got that appeal going on.

jsut press hear
by Elvis_L

Comment by sea2c:
just vote low. lol

Inside my mind
by Elvis_L

Comment by sherpet:
Amazinf image that wotks..... I love the fun part of it all, and often wonder if you really are who we see. You have a very creative mind, and love looking at what you come up with.....