Over the Royal Staircase
by Chiqui

Comment by Moose101:
Very gorgeous shot, I love it. They don't build them like they used to. Only think I would have improved is corrected the prespective of the shot, when ever you shoot anything with the upwards perspective the shot needs to be corrected. The top of the shot should be pulled outwards on both sides to straighten it out a bit. It would also correct that ceiling/roof circle, just because it has a bit of the egg shape right now... but still love it.

Faraglioni
by Chiqui

Comment by Skip:
beautiful image, but not sure about the choice of bw. some of the detail is blown out and there isn't enough contrast in other parts for me to fully appreciate what you've captured. good luck with the rest of the voters, but a 6 is the best i can do here.

Over the Royal Staircase
by Chiqui

Comment by Sailingduck:
just a little tilted to the left. otherwise, the dof is great, colors and focus are good. nice job 7

Faraglioni
by Chiqui

Comment by Azrifel:
The composition is the strengt of this photograph. The lines of the hills take you from the bottom, up and to the right. The boats in the water add some interest to that space and give a scale reference. The blowout brightness at the top prevents the eye from leaving the scene. On the other hand, the brightness on the rocks is a bit too much and there are few shadows. Earlier or later in the day might yield better contrasts. 7

Faraglioni
by Chiqui

Comment by notonline:
A beautiful costal shot but the contrast off the rock face is very hard to look at because of the brightness. If I stand back and look its a very nice photo and lots of detail. Well done and keep up the good work in 2005. <7>

Over the Royal Staircase
by Chiqui

Comment by Spork99:
could use some correction, but a very nice shot nonetheless.

Over the Royal Staircase
by Chiqui

Comment by snackwells:
Admirable job in getting the exposure on this shot given the strong lighting through the window. I recommend a slight clockwise rotation to level the front railing. Strong work. 7

PaD outtake for 13Jan05
by Chiqui

Comment by Alecia:
aha! it's been bugging me for awhile now who you remind me of in this picture--and i finally figured it out. i watched garden state (again) last night, and your expression here very much reminds me of natalie portman. :)

PaD outtake for 13Jan05
by Chiqui

Comment by jenesis:
This is way cool!! Love the expression and the muted colors. I think I feel like this just about everyday at some point or another. :-)

PaD outtake for 13Jan05
by Chiqui

Comment by Pedro:
This is great June...making the best of your most willing model for picture a day. The muted colours are very effective. well done.