Japan in Miniature
by JeffryZ

Comment:
Minimalist with rather strong elements of impressionism, this type of photographic imagery is always appreciated. The image is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it has significant impact being rich in monotone texture and gradients along with excellant detail. A perfect demonstration of the power of properly controlled light and focus. A top ten image and a very strong contender for a ribbon. Well done.

Market St.
by bvy

Comment:
A beautiful black and white image that conveys an impression of teh late '30's era of photography. An excellant conversion to black and white, it is a terrific demonstration of the zone system and it's practical application. A very worthy entry into the challenge.

Dew drop on budding leaves
by Paul

Comment:
An excellant image that has some minor issues with light blooms, it is still very attractive and effective from both a technical and artistic standpoint. Terrific use of bokeh to compliment the image. A very worthy entry into the challenge.

The Godfather
by jettyimages

Comment:
An excellant portrait that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it has significant impact being richly colored with excellant detail. This image would have worked as a black and white as well. A demonstration of the power of properly controlled light and focus. Well done.

UFO or Mothership??
by SteveJ

Comment:
This may sound like a snarky comment, but if, in post processing, the line could have been made less visible, this would have won a ribbon just for being so unique and different. A really good idea and just shy of being perfectly executed. A crop of the bottom giving just the ship kite and sky would have been a better choice in this reviewer's opinion. A great idea and one that this reviewer will shamelessly steal.

After the Rain
by pickster

Comment:
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image in that everything has been properly controlled - from lighting to framing to artistic effect. A excellant entry into the challenge.

Tulip Medley
by linny

Comment:
Abstract in concept, but impressionist in effect, this is another amazing image of a common, everyday flower. The monotone effect is very effective and gives an impression more artistic than photographic. A very worthy entry into the challenge and one that should rate fairly high if not a ribbon winner. Well done.

City Lights --- Moon...Pleiades...Mercury
by scooter97

Comment:
A good solid image that is properly framed and composed - a technical success. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. A good entry into the challenge.

The Paper Mill
by korpen

Comment:
An incredible image that superlatives just cannot properly describe - there aren't enough words in the English language to do this image justice. Incredible - well done.

Make Up
by Teafran

Comment:

Originally posted by NikonJeb: It's a mannequin, right? Cool composition!

Yep - didn't do so well, but hey - what the heck.

Later,

Tom