Dead Of Winter
by jmsetzler

Comment by arnit:
Great job. Good composition. The left side of the house is a bit overexposed. One of my highest rated this week.

Dead Of Winter
by jmsetzler

Comment by Turbotech:
Light is very harsh on the south side of the house.

Dead Of Winter
by jmsetzler

Comment by mspearman:
I get an eerie feeling and I think that's what you were after here.

Knights In White Satin
by jmsetzler

Comment by Marklane:
Great BW. Well thought out and executed! Spot on definition and sharpness.

Dead Of Winter
by jmsetzler

Comment by cq107:
tecnically, best shot this week,
artisticly, my favorite
final vote by the people probably won't see it that way though :(
10

Dead Of Winter
by jmsetzler

Comment by Jacko:
What a wonderfull photo. IR? I like the different elements. Tree, building, tomb stones. Good eye. Jacko. 8

Dead Of Winter
by jmsetzler

Comment by smellyfish1002:
So far, this is my only 10! Your composition is really interesting. The rows of headstones brings your eye to the building, and the tree on the right adds balance. I like the wide range of tones from whites to blacks. The left wall of the house is a little blown, but spot editing rules prevent a better fix, so I won't count off for that. There are some power lines running horizontally behind the house that I find a little distracting, but once again, you can't do anything with that based on contest rules. I would clone them out for printing, though. Overall, a very nice image, well composed, nice balance of tones, good DOF. Well done!
JD Anderson

Dead Of Winter
by jmsetzler

Comment by daxo:
looks creepy! :)

Dead Of Winter
by jmsetzler

Comment by connie:
Fantastic!

Dead Of Winter
by jmsetzler

Comment by crabappl3:
Upon further looking at this photo I see much more than I originally did. This is an excellent shot with a very emotional feel to it. The headstones in the forground tell the story of a part of history. The one on its side shows how easily we forget. The strength of the tree shows how we overcome the loss of loved ones, and the building in the back takes us back home. Your conversion to b/w is well done. My only negative is the left side of the building is washed out. I know that in order to have enough light for the darker surroundings you prolly metered for it, resulting in a brighter building. Excellent work!