Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc, the 2006 of course
by dougi555

Comment by organic:
I would like the picture better if the wine glass wasn't in the very center. I don't think it's strong/impactful enough to justify using the space.

shipbuilding.jpg
by dougi555

Comment by digifotojo:
Hey Alan! Good to see you here! I really like the silhouetted effect of the ships against the dynamic sky w/gradations into the sun. Very dramatic!! This would make a great wallhanging!

Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc, the 2006 of course
by dougi555

Comment by rlmichael:
WOW!!!!! Very creative and inspiring. I love the B/W.Great shot, good luck, Mike

Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc, the 2006 of course
by dougi555

Comment by Teafran:
There are several things right about this image and several things that are wrong. The sun lit glass and shadow are very effective from both a technical and artistic sense. On the other hand, the overly dark figures are uninteresting and do nothing to impact the image in a positive way. Use of the zone system would have helped compose and capture a more effective image along with properly metering the dark areas prior to exposure.

Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc, the 2006 of course
by dougi555

Comment by BrianR:
interesting processing to shut out the sun and still have it for lighting...

Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc, the 2006 of course
by dougi555

Comment by grgkopanas:
nicely done, i like the high contrast and the figure in the left, also the 3 reflections of the sun in the glass work amazingly...

The Take Off
by dougi555

Comment by cjoconn22:
Awesome cloud formation. I would try making a version cropping off the watter at the bottom. Its so small, it has little substance and takes a little bit away from the photo IMHO. I still like it a lot. 7

The Take Off
by dougi555

Comment by jjstager2:
Love the contrast in the sky. Good PP work.

The Take Off
by dougi555

Comment by TallPaul:
An amazing skyscape that works very well in B&W. The title kept me looking for the plane and it took a while to find it. The image would work perfectly well without the plane too. Good luck for the remainder of the challenge.

statue.jpg
by dougi555

Comment by digifotojo:
Very nicely done.