Yosemite Valley, January 2009
by Zeus

Comment by hahn23:
I looked at this image for a long time. Must have been exciting to stand in what appears to be the same spot as Ansel's "Winter Storm Clearing". There's a lot to like in this image. I like the contrast and the zones. Maybe too bright in the clouds, or maybe I'd like to see more detail in the clouds, but sometimes the clouds don't cooperate. There are some factors holding back the score on this image. I have looked at it on two different computers/monitors. Seems to be pixelation in a couple spots. Not sure if you unintentionally lowered the JPG quality too much. Some halos, too. Could be a filter you applied. Might be oversharpening artifacts. Sure is a great scene, but it does not snap to clarity for me.

Yosemite Valley, January 2009
by Zeus

Comment by hesitant:
this looks a little over-sharpened

Yosemite Valley, January 2009
by Zeus

Comment by Tinkerbelle:
This really reminds me of Ansel Adams work! Beautiful composition, lighting and depth of field! Lots of bright whites and deep shadows too. Great job!

Yosemite Valley, January 2009
by Zeus

Comment by mileskea:
Could have been taken by the man himself! Brilliant the shot cries out Ansell Adams. 10

Yosemite Valley, January 2009
by Zeus

Comment by tanguera:
Nice re-creation.

Yosemite Valley, January 2009
by Zeus

Comment by sulamk:
This would have been a winner if it hadn't been spoilt by excessive sharpenining it looks more like a wood etching now.

10 for composition nd exposure 3 for processing, 6 overall

Yosemite Valley, January 2009
by Zeus

Comment by boyd2000:
Breathtaking Yosemite Valley shot. What is that El Capitan on the left and Cathedral Rocks on the right? Well done.

Fresno Fireworks - Airline Endangerment
by Zeus

Comment by bassbone:
the lines of the runway and the lights of the plane reaching up provide a nice border for the image - but i wish there was a main subject to really hold my attention

Fresno Fireworks - Airline Endangerment
by Zeus

Comment by JulietNN:
interesting shot

Fresno Fireworks - Airline Endangerment
by Zeus

Comment by DigiFotoBuddy:
Oh, come on. This could not be your best shot of the year. I could not see any details. I don't get what the photograpgerr wants to communicate. Sorry, doesn't work for me.