natures entry
by p2jvr

Comment:
The loss of detail would suggest the the slider was used to make the contrast higher rather then the camera. You can see what I'm refering to in the unopened flower buds just before the DoF get shallow. Good luck in this challenge. <4>

there is no gray
by snowdog

Comment:
To me the photo doesn't speak "high contrast". It is a well balanced photo and very pleasing to look at and one I would expect to see hanging on a wall. The hotspots from the above lighting are a little distracting with the reflection off the wooden pots. Good luck in this challenge. <5>

Red, white & blue
by pacpinto

Comment:
I find the subject in the photo lacks interest/subject. It is a nice macro shot but not one I'd hang on my wall. It does fit the challenge but fitting the challenge isn't everything. However it does have great clarity and the colors do POP. Good luck in this challenge. <5>

Megalithic
by nordic

Comment:
I usually like B&W photo but this one just doesn't do anything for me. I'm not sure if its the subject or the shadows but I'm not fond of it either way. I think it fits the challenge well. I figured out what it is... The positioning of the rock is distracting. The front one being more ground then sky and a little to close to the rock as well. It just gives an unbalanced feel to the photo. Actually that alone gives it more appeal. The rock in the middle also has a silohouette of a person standing there with a combatant stance. Well done and good luck in this challenge. <7>

Stone Windows
by hideout

Comment:
This photo has the appearance of being over post-processed. I find the contrast it definately high and it has beautiful colors but the focus is off. It could be because the contrast is to hi for the type of shot and IMO doesn't work in this challenge. The subject in the photo also lacks interest and I also find it very boring. There is also some noise or dirt in the top right hand corner of this photo. Good luck in this challenge. <4>

Autmn Abtract 2 dpc.jpg
by BADDBOYY21

Comment:
I do like this shot and think it would make for an excellent calender shot. I find the darkness of the branch draws your eyes into the photo. well done.

Running Water
by cowcollect

Comment:
I gave this photo a 9 as I stated below and it was done totally different then the way I had thought you did it. Still VERY well done and this is exactly the reason I say people should stop and look at the photos instead of rushing thru them. Again very well done and keep up the great work. You are an inspiration to us all.

Misty Sunrise on the Lake
by marmalade1121

Comment:
see below

Message edited by author 2005-08-09 09:42:57.

Misty Sunrise on the Lake
by marmalade1121

Comment:
Beautiful shot. I find if you decrease the brightness by _5 and increase the contrast by +5 you will see a little more silohouettes then what is shown. I also find it doesn't follow the rule of thirds very well even tho I kinda like the composition. I think the steam off the water is outstanding.

desert moon
by saintaugust

Comment:
wow. Great shot. Way to follow the RoT. Nice composition.