The many facets of Carbon - C
by Starbanana

Comment by J-Me:
Wow...to have that many! It's so difficult to get a shot like this, isn't it?

The many facets of Carbon - C
by Starbanana

Comment by Melethia:
Hi Janna! I think this is an excellent shot for the challenge. Nicely thought out, well laid out, good use of the elements, and a great title for the shot as well. I like the out of focus diamonds in the foreground, but there are some voters that don't like anything blurred - can't please 'em all. The only techical nits I can find are the sections of too-bright reflection on the three prominent diamonds, particularly the top one. You'll have to ask after the challenge, but I think in advanced you could have cloned a bit to reduce that blown out section. It's terribly hard to avoid bright spots on diamonds because of the facets - at least one is going to be facing a light source in some way - that's what makes them sparkle, after all. The only other thing I can think of is maybe making the background a less dullish color. Blue or white would be good. All in all, I think you did a great job with this!

Girls sheltering
by Starbanana

Comment by Starbanana:

Originally posted by Iraklis: I like this shot(!)...and await the pure BW which I will Like even more.. ; )

Girls sheltering
by Starbanana

Comment by Iraklis:
I like this shot(!)...and await the pure BW which I will Like even more.. ; )

Get in my shop so I can get out of the rain!
by Starbanana

Comment by Melethia:
This, to me, is a good street shot - context, the guy's expression, the child's hand pointing. I like this!

Girls sheltering
by Starbanana

Comment by Starbanana:

Originally posted by salmiakki: I think if you redid this in pure B&W it would work better. The desat definitely doesn't work for me.

I have a pur B&W that I will post tonight when I get in from work

Get in my shop so I can get out of the rain!
by Starbanana

Comment by salmiakki:
Someone say free? Like this one

Girls sheltering
by Starbanana

Comment by salmiakki:
I think if you redid this in pure B&W it would work better. The desat definitely doesn't work for me.

Pink is manly!!
by Starbanana

Comment by salmiakki:
Got to agree with Bvy here. But then, I am really not a fan of selective desat at all, not just for street stuff.

Get in my shop so I can get out of the rain!
by Starbanana

Comment by bvy:
Now this is great! They obviously can't get in there fast enough. Great expressions, reactions.