Daisy
by ladpupmoe

Comment by lyta:
This is wonderful, but would it not have been more in tune with the challenge if the vase/flowers were a little more to the right?

Gas Conspiracy, one day it's $3.59, next it's $2.99
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Bebe:
Funny title, and great idea to do it through the rearview mirror. I wish the sides of the mirror were more in focus - I suppose it was hard to get both the reflection and the mirror itself in focus?

Gas Conspiracy, one day it's $3.59, next it's $2.99
by ladpupmoe

Comment by OdysseyF22:
It's 2.99 where you are!! Lucky! Nice framing of the shot, though.

Gas Conspiracy, one day it's $3.59, next it's $2.99
by ladpupmoe

Comment by oOWonderBreadOo:
this is exactly what my husband said to do when I told him about the challenge! :0) so true LOL

Gas Conspiracy, one day it's $3.59, next it's $2.99
by ladpupmoe

Comment by madison461:
Now that is a conspiracy!

Gas Conspiracy, one day it's $3.59, next it's $2.99
by ladpupmoe

Comment by bfox2:
I'd like to be able to see the 2.99 a little clearer, but I like the way you took the shot.

Gas Conspiracy, one day it's $3.59, next it's $2.99
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Judi:
Oh I wish ours would drop....I really like how you have taken this in your side mirror..good work.

Gas Conspiracy, one day it's $3.59, next it's $2.99
by ladpupmoe

Comment by myra:
Did you mean from $2.59 to $2.99?

Gas Conspiracy, one day it's $3.59, next it's $2.99
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Tammer:
So, so true...nice challenge entry.

Dark & Light
by ladpupmoe

Comment by SJCarter:
* Greetings from the Critique Club *

First let me say that I remember this shot from the D&L Challenge and thought it was creative and good.

Composition:
Really nice use of the space. I like the diagonal corner-to-corner line you used - nice variation on the rule of thirds. I also appreciate the fact that not only are the light and dark areas contrasting, but the blue & yellow are as well.

Lighting:
Good, but perhaps a bit harsh. Some of the highlights, while aren't blown, are a bit bright. However, the contrasting light and dark areas compliment each other well.

Focus:
Good, but not quite tack sharp. The added texture of the underlying material is a nice touch though, and adds yet another layer of contrasting elements (smooth surface vs ribbed).

Overall:
A strong entry IMHO. I think the score probably suffered a bit because of the title - there were so many "Dark & Light" entries. I think that this particular image was underrated because of the varying levels of contrasts you presented.

I also looked through your Portfolio - you have some fantastic stuff! And 200+ challenges? Wow.

Just my 2 cents... Very nice work.