Red Canoe and Tropical Paradise
by scooter88

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
I did look at the Wikipedia entry for Swastika during voting, and found there are a number of variations from different cultures. I never knew that before. This one is different from the usual Nazi version in that the arms go the opposite way. Still gives the same impression however. Regardless, it is still a good photo and I realized the symbolism was not intentional on your part. Got an 8 from me, though I expect that symbolism is what kept this from getting a higher average.

Message edited by author 2009-10-05 00:28:17.

Red Canoe and Tropical Paradise
by scooter88

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
A swastika? The shot is very good, but I have to admit this is also some uncomfortable imagery. I'm wondering what the story is behind this being scratched on the side of this canoe. Perhaps this is not as much of a paradise as it appears as first glance. Have to give this a a good vote for a well done photo that also makes one question and think about it. Hope you left some notes on this.

Lazing Around
by scooter88

Comment by benee:
I love the color and contrast here/ The crop is very unconventional, and (to my mind) disorienting in an unpleasant way. Still, kudos to you for taking a risk with this photo!

Red Canoe and Tropical Paradise
by scooter88

Comment by Tammster:
This came out GREAT. Love the creativity (no vote)

Driftwood
by scooter88

Comment by ahjenny:
I really like this picture.

Red Canoe and Tropical Paradise
by scooter88

Comment by Senay:
Looks more like a swastika, but I do like this picture with the symbol as an X.

Red Canoe and Tropical Paradise
by scooter88

Comment by George:
Although the X is not the first thing that jumps out at me, it's big and it's ON the first thing that jumps out. Nice, crisp colors on the boat (kind of oversaturated on the sky), and good sharpness and DOF. I would've liked the horizon to be straight. 7

Lazing Around
by scooter88

Comment by patches:
I get the feeling that this tree is just hanging out over the abyss and he's just out there taking in his world - really enjoy this shot!

Driftwood
by scooter88

Comment by AVP:
like the warm colors and subject, too shallow dof

Lazing Around
by scooter88

Comment by Jutilda:
What a beautiful big cat. The exposure is way over exposed though. :~(