Study in: Light, Form, Texture
by tfaust

Comment by tsheets:
How interesting! The light/color is remarkable! Great textures!!!!

Study in: Light, Form, Texture
by tfaust

Comment by loseme:
Just lovely colors, this is an eye catching piece.

Two
by tfaust

Comment by ArpeggioAngel:
Beautiful composition and DOF. Very lovely little butterflies. The only thing that distracts me is the purpleish flower in the background. Maybe try to bring down the color on it a little or clone it out. Just my opinion though.

Around the Bend
by tfaust

Comment by Autumnswind:
so nice pic and detail pic great shot 1st.

B/W Group
by tfaust

Comment by idezine:
Liked the shot and I took interest in your comments about the color. I am going to take a stab and assume you mean the color cast (the afternoon sun). If this is the case maybe I can help. If not just ignore me all together. =)

Okay so I copied your picture, opened it in photoshop and with three clicks in curves I got this (well the one on the top right.

//www.diversenature.com/grouphelp.jpg

If you like it this is all you have to do. Open up your image . In photoshop or similar program go to adjustment, then to curves (bascially my starting point for ALL my images) I know I need to get cracking and post some. There should be a set of three color grabbers there for you. Black/Shadows, Grey/Midtones, and White/Highlights. Using each individual eye dropper click on the corresponding parts of your picture and the white blanace should correct itself to the level of your liking.

Now in your image the palm tree is going to be your mid tone hiding under the sun somewhere, click around till you see the image the way you like it.

Maybe this was helpfull perhaps not. I hope it was though.. If it was and you have other questions, please dont hesitate.

Btw way the B&W(s) just match up with their above color versions Using an adjustment layer "channel mixer" 80% red and 20% green. The one in the Center just cropped and USM.

Once again, Great shot!

Scott

Ahhh, my first post... Be kind.

Who, Me?
by tfaust

Comment by MrsFuzzButt:
Cool shot....

Who, Me?
by tfaust

Comment by tate:
composition: 1/2
color/contrast/clarity: 1/2
originality/effort: 1/2
in-line with theme: 1/2
aesthetic first impression & lasting appeal: 1/2

Who, Me?
by tfaust

Comment by ltaylor:
Great shot - like how you got the rider looking into the camera - just would have liked to see something underneath to give an idea of the height- if that was possible

Who, Me?
by tfaust

Comment by graphicfunk:
A daredevil with a great sense of humor. Cool.

Who, Me?
by tfaust

Comment by macrothing:
8 - Good shot, good attitude of the rider, good pose. Criticism; enhancing the chrome that is already semi shining. Sharper, bolder, closer.