Peace In The Valley
by jmsetzler

Comment by DavidLevin:
Great choice of b&w. Contrast and DOF are good too. I'm adding this to my favorites. 10

Peace In The Valley
by jmsetzler

Comment by JBosie:
Beautifully frames w/great contrast

Peace In The Valley
by jmsetzler

Comment by mahogne:
Although this does not fit my definition of what the challenge toppic is, I can see how it could fit into someone else's idea of what the topic is.

great lighting, good DOF, nice contrast between the rough softness of the grass and the rough hardness of the stones, the border is a tad big for my liking. The grass is really what makes this shot for me.

Peace In The Valley
by jmsetzler

Comment by Shiiizzzam:
Wonderful "outside the box" photo. The lighting and contrast are wonderful ! DOF is perfect.

Peace In The Valley
by jmsetzler

Comment by Luckydog:
Nice shot. But is it really "in the garden"???

Peace In The Valley
by jmsetzler

Comment by indigo997:
very beautiful picture... not exactly the best challenge for it perhaps though. might try putting the subject a little more off center

John³
by jmsetzler

Comment by SatelliteSpeck:
thank you.

John³
by jmsetzler

Comment by DavidLevin:
I added this as one of my favorites, not because of the photo, but because of the comment under it, well said. Good luck.

John³
by jmsetzler

Comment by Davenit:
John, bravo. Ditto. Good luck to you...

My goal... The work of Emil Schildt //www.98981010.dk/emil/

Emil has found his voice. That is my goal, to find mine. Sounds like you have the same goal. I also said my goodbyes on my last image... Individuality is dead here and not rewarded IMO...

Message edited by author 2003-07-02 14:05:05.

John³
by jmsetzler

Comment by bamaster:
Setz, I don't think I could have said it better. You are dead-on with how this site rewards the literal and not the art. It is one reason I rarely submit anymore. I have taken photos where I was extremely pleases with the results but deleted it because I knew it would get penalized for content, style and/or quality. This site has a great purpose, but it does not inspire me to push the limits of myself.

I'm glad you have faced the reality that this site is not geared towards creative (or necessarliy advanced) photography. Countless wonderful moments captured are frowned upon for a "hot spot" or a "blur" or something pathetically insignificant like that. Like how many people brought up your over exposure in Light of the Spirit, even after you bring attention to it with your title.

Best of luck!