Doors of the FireHouse (1888)
by LaMas

Comment by Dirt_Diver:
How do the trucks get in and out???

Elements from Within
by LaMas

Comment by xianart:
a good try, but you were never going to get past the validation. but a really good idea all the same.

Doors of the FireHouse (1888)
by LaMas

Comment by bassbone:
This is a very pretty building and I like the lighting on it a lot - good use of shadows. but I am not a fan of the choice to go selective desat. I think this would really been nice in either b/w or in color.

Doors of the FireHouse (1888)
by LaMas

Comment by pamelasue:
selective desat isn't working for me here ... would love to see this in B/W ...

Doors of the FireHouse (1888)
by LaMas

Comment by Judi:
The selective desat doesnt help here.

Devout Reverence
by LaMas

Comment by Venom:
I like how you can faintly see her jawline, mouth and nose in this. That's what first caught my eye.

Devout Reverence
by LaMas

Comment by jasonlprice:
The overall softness doesn't really work for me on this and I think it is because of the color noise on her forehead and under the vail. Those areas look "splotchy" compared to the rest of the photo. I also think it would have been better with only one person as it is hard to tell how they are being reverent. I think if you could have reduced the noise in the areas mentioned above and selectively shapened the cross and her eyes I would have voted much higher. As is I think it is a solid photo deserving of a 7 for the mood and tone are wonderful.

Doors of the FireHouse (1888)
by LaMas

Comment by Germaine:
Would have been better if you had cropped in closer and gotten rid of the trees.

Vintage Collection
by LaMas

Comment by noraneko:
I like the concept, textures and lighting a lot! I wish that black cork were just a wee bit further down - maybe swapped out with the Vintner's collection cork - think that would strengthen the composition. Great entry for shapes!

Art of the Weld
by LaMas

Comment by jaysonmc:
Terrific idea and captured very well. Gives a ton of life to a shot that might otherwise be a bit dull (big plus). Hope you weren't looking into the sparks while taking the picture? Gave you a 7 during the challenge and it was one of my favorites.