Flying Saucer Attack
by jonfrommk

Comment by cgino:
I've never heard of flying saucers, but they actually sound very yummy to me since I like both rice paper and sherbet! For reasons I can't explain in words, I am very drawn to this image. Guess it's an emotional response; the pretty colors and pleasant shapes make me feel happy and peaceful and I cannot intellectually tell you why :-) Using the brain again, the lighting and colors are great, and I like your choice of DOF on this very wonderful composition. Sorry I didn't vote in this one since I was out of town... should've placed higher IMO!

The Only Note She Left (I Hate You Too/Two)
by jonfrommk

Comment by SandyP:
I think you did a quite impressive job on this! It's funny how a photo that looks so simple can be so challenge to duplicate, isn't it. but you did really good!

The Only Note She Left (I Hate You Too/Two)
by jonfrommk

Comment by WalesP:
I think it was the round holes. You did a great job in the reproduction.

The Only Note She Left (I Hate You Too/Two)
by jonfrommk

Comment by see:
Great take on the original I give it a 8.

The Only Note She Left (I Hate You Too/Two)
by jonfrommk

Comment by Judi:
Very good attempt.

The Only Note She Left (I Hate You Too/Two)
by jonfrommk

Comment by LN13:
The original is just a bit cleaner shot than this one. Not that this is bad, mind you.

The Only Note She Left (I Hate You Too/Two)
by jonfrommk

Comment by CNovack:
Nice lighting, sharp details and good color tones on your emulation of the original. There is one element lacking in here that would increase the visual impact of the composition. It is the choice of ring. The plain gold band stereotypically is more readily associated as the man's wedding ring. A majority would be looking for a ring that illustrates the stereotypical feminine ideal "diamonds are a girls best friend". Many woman's wedding bands have diamonds (or can be found in engagement rings). There are some wedding bands that are just the plain gold band for simplicity but ask many people and the majority would say a diamond wedding band fits the standard vision of a woman's ring. By placing a ring with a diamond in the composition it would strengthen the imagery & emotional impact of a woman leaving a 'wedded' relationship that founded on the bonds of love. None-the-less great job on all the technicals of the photograph.

The Only Note She Left (I Hate You Too/Two)
by jonfrommk

Comment by mpeters:
Hopper will be pleased to see this one in the challenge. I believe he regards this as the pinnacle of his photographic development. Good job on it btw. 8

Autumnal Openings
by jonfrommk

Comment by colorcarnival:
The colors and detail are beautifully captured. For some reason I look at this and think "harvest". I don't think the photo is too busy but I would have preferred that the nut in the foreground be a little less prominent. (i.e., next time, pick up that one and move it away lol). Thanks for the conkers lesson, now I'd like to hear how you are supposed to play with them. Congrats on beating your expected score!

Autumnal Openings
by jonfrommk

Comment by WalesP:
Wow Jon, you beat your estimated score by a long shot. Way to go dude. Thanks for telling us about these guys. I never heard of conkers before. Interesting.