Howdy!
by parrothead

Comment:
Sweet expression. I like the dreamy quality of this image. The coarseness of the grain appears to be right for this image, but the flecks of color in the noise/grain detract from the dream. Perhaps applying the grain monochomatically or dropping the saturation on the reds would answer that? The pose and composition are wonderful however.

glimpse
by mocabela

Comment:
I like the composition and the sultry expression on the young woman's face. The sharp highlights on the hair (or is it on the feathers or fur?) are somewhat distracting....perhaps with more detail in that part of the photo it wouldn't be such a mystery.

Marge
by Sonda

Comment:
Simple and effective composition. The coarse power of the water on the sand and its effects on the wood begin to tell a story of the interaction of elements of nature. Nicely seen.

Deo Vindice
by jmsetzler

Comment:
Beautifully rendered portrait! The lighting could not have been better! I like the feel of this image a lot!

Edit: I left the "not" out and it didn't say what I meant...all fixed.

Message edited by author 2005-10-31 00:35:56.

Unkept
by Konador

Comment:
Nice abstraction! I like the tension of the tow main elements in this image, the graffitied metal wall and the scraggly weeds. The grain helps lend a painterly quality--almost pointilism. There's a lot to interest the eye here.

Once Upon a Time....
by Sherri1209

Comment:
Interesting alley. I like the wood dors and the texture in the buildings. The composition leads the eye to the end of the alley which, unfortunately, is a disappointing finish. Wonder what it would have been like if you'd taken the picture from a few feet to the left allowing the alley to dissolve into black...?

Out of here
by heida

Comment:
Moody! Nice! This is one image that just wouldn't have the same impact without the grain.

Rebel
by gaurawa

Comment:
What a toughy! Love this image! The expression on this boy's face is perfect! All the elements that make this a true portrait are there from the blurred background to the tatooed musular arm with the rolled up sleeve! Only quibble, I'd like to see a little more detail in that near shirt sleeve. One of my top pics for the challenge!

Desolation
by Joey Lawrence

Comment:
Gritty drama! The extreme persepective just adds so much to the story of this image! Love the pose, the attitude, the grain. Only drawback for me is the darkening on the edges of the house and horizon--just a tad too much toward the grunge side. Nonetheless, one of my top pics for the challenge. Good luck!

Newport Castle
by postoakinversion

Comment:
Wonderful feel to this image! It reminds me of those turn-of-the-century souvenir cards. I could just as easily be the ancient wall in Istanbul. Beautiful rendering of the tones. Composition just sucks me in! Good luck! (One of my top picks for the challenge.)