mount3.jpg
by bruski

Comment by Imagineer:
This looks surreal! It's so lush. Where did the green hue in the sea come from - it almost looks 3D. Beautiful stuff.

mount7.jpg
by bruski

Comment by Imagineer:
'nother cracker. Wonderful scene - where is it?

ram3.jpg
by bruski

Comment by rscorp:
Just fantastic. Super crisp with an amazing background.

What Does the World Have To Offer Me
by bruski

Comment by Arcanist:
I started this image on the low end of my rating blocks, but in reviewing it deeper find that I am intrigued by it. The blown out window is placed perfectly, the child off centered just enough and it is simple to a T. A bit of burning in the hair to remove highlights and this image would be outstanding. It does not ooze 'candid', although I am sure that it fits the challenge. I find nothing else I can comment on here. I like the image, it would draw me in for another look and I think some people other than imediate family members would find it an inteesting piece to hang on a wall either framed or as a poster. Bumping from a 3 holder to a 6.

Revisiting this one and bumping again to a 7

Time to lose the Gut
by bruski

Comment by agrimace:
Good lighting technique. Angle also accentuates the gut.

Time to lose the Gut
by bruski

Comment by spvanderm:
A little blurry... too much backlighting. Good resolution, though!

Time to lose the Gut
by bruski

Comment by graphicfunk:
Returning for comment.
I will second that. lol bumping up.

What Does the World Have To Offer Me
by bruski

Comment by Louison:
Ask not what... ;o)

Time to lose the Gut
by bruski

Comment by dsb_mac:
i forget the fellow's name but this photo reminds me a little of a portait done of Bill Clinton with a blue background. the photo shows someone embracing their belly which along with their downward gaze creates the connection to being over weight. the lighting suggests a positive outlook completing a connecting to the challenge theme. I think you mostly lose out on technical merit. The arms are blown out and make them look odd. there are purple tinges on the belly and the background doesn't seem quite right.

Time to lose the Gut
by bruski

Comment by SDW:
A good natural shot that depicts a new years resolution for millions. However the bright light behind take away from your picture. It distorts the arms and torso. The purple hue around the hands is very distracting and your composition leads my eyes off the bottom of the picture instead of locking them on your midsection where the subject is looking. I think if this picture would of been taken from a different POV it would of been better. I'm not a fan of blowout highlights and that takes up the majority of the picture. Good luck in the challenge.