Into the Marsh
by MaryO

Comment by neophyte:
I think I know this place! Nice leading lines.

Ooooh, Sparkly!
by MaryO

Comment by Ja-9:
this is so dark, I'm not even sure what it is...pavement?

Grandma's Wall Sconce, 2009
by MaryO

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
This demonstrates your mastery of camera and post processing. It's well composed. But for me the subject isn't that interesting.

Grandma's Wall Sconce, 2009
by MaryO

Comment by Paul:
OK, I'm going through the Free Study submissions, purposefully finding those images I think are shot with a less conventional eye - this is one of those images! Thanks for offering something that isn't just DPC friendly eye-candy (though of course there's nothing wrong with eye-candy). I'll be picking one of these images for the Mu (most underrated) award:

Positives: There is a great sense of texture to the wall and the glass and the just-enough light works really well with the coloration. The composition for your subject is pretty sympathetic too.

Critical stuff: I think the intrinsic interest level in this scene is very low and although I like what you have done with, I don't really feel that it adds up to something that can inspire as some other images too.

Overall: This is certainly a competent piece of work, but it isn't one that is pushing my buttons.

Ooooh, Sparkly!
by MaryO

Comment by bcenu:
Looks like a galaxy of sparks. Nicely finished off with the frame.

Grandma's Wall Sconce, 2009
by MaryO

Comment by Tom:
Not a bad start. I would suggest taking it more from the side, and exposing your image for just a little longer so it's brighter. Cool lamp!

Ooooh, Sparkly!
by MaryO

Comment by acg83:
I like sparkly :)

Interesting textures.

Grandma's Wall Sconce, 2009
by MaryO

Comment by Ja-9:
not the most thrilling of pictures in the lot...sorry

The Cornfield, Antietam
by MaryO

Comment by bmartuch:
So much history there. Very nice job.

The Cornfield, Antietam
by MaryO

Comment by Jutilda:
Got an 8 from me!! Loved it, Mary.