Real stonework was not in the budget that year
by Yo_Spiff

Comment by kaiser_chief:
I didn't vote, but will comment this cause you asked.
The suttlties of this are always going to be lost ont eh 2 second voter, who only seem to vote on the Wow factor. Nothing you can do about that unless you live in Iceland.......
I noticed the painted on stone lines. It is common in some areas, especially some parts of Germany for the Rebuilding after WWII. Gives an effective look and enables you to match the surrounds, without the cost.
The angle you chose is interesting, and the amount of sky is always something that comes down to personal choice. I like the angle, I would have been tempted to include more sky, but that comes down to something i play with when i am PPing.
I think the title is fine. Unless you used 'Painted Bricks' the 2 second voters are never going to get it. Those that take the time should have been able to look and see the real bricks in there. They are pretty obvious.
Maybe the low score is a combination of the 2sec voters, some people thinking you were making a Religious statement, a heap of DNMC from those who didn't bother to look and that it lacks the Wow factor. Under 5 is harsh for this, but that is sometimes the way the votes go

Real stonework was not in the budget that year
by Yo_Spiff

Comment by salmiakki:
As you are looking for feedback, I'll give you my thoughts. I got it. It was subtle and for the speed voters possibly they missed it, not sure how since the title made it quite obvious. (Maybe too obvious?) ETA. Not a big fan of titles that explain the picture. As you said, it's technically competent, but there is something missing (you know, that DPC wow factor). I gave it a 5 because it was technically fine and did meet the challenge but it was kind of boring and the colours were kind of boring too. Sorry, not sure you could have improved the score with the subject matter.

Message edited by author 2009-04-29 00:46:00.

The crack of dawn
by Yo_Spiff

Comment by cowboy221977:
I really love the colors in this pic....Good job and good luck.

The crack of dawn
by Yo_Spiff

Comment by RulerZigzag:
too much negative space on the bottom, but its not a mistake, just my opinion. I still like the shot! 8

Real stonework was not in the budget that year
by Yo_Spiff

Comment by csick:
Nice photo, use of angles, exposure, and composition. Still not sure it really goes with the theme.

Ghosts of challenge entries past
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Comment by PennyStreet:
This IS really funny!!

Ghosts of challenge entries past
by Yo_Spiff

Comment by Lutchenko:
Love it lol

Luck or skill?
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Comment by AP:
Im a big fan of this shot... I think it really captures the mood of a poker game. The motion of the card-player's hand... the intense stare of concentration... all great. The foreground elements of the chips/smokes is what seals the deal. Might be my fave of your shots!

PSP Cursor problem
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Comment by MAK:
Composition is good here but the grain really spoils an otherwise excellent photograph. You may want to check with SC if it is OK to add text to your shot. -6-

Ghosts of challenge entries past
by Yo_Spiff

Comment by BeeCee:
You're insane... in a good way, of course :D