4.52 Coot and cobbles
by Melethia

Comment:
My first thought was that the coot should be facing us and follow the rule of thirds more - however, looking at it more closely its just right as is. dof is spot on and as all before me have said you have lovely curves ;)

The brickwork in his shadow just complet it for me. I've just got CS3 as well and almost without fail the default convert to B&W seems to work.

Message edited by author 2008-01-27 10:55:57.

4 - Wheeling Suspension Bridge
by Bud

Comment:
I think most points have been covered with this shot. I do agree with the earlier comment that there should me more at the top right to help you eye move around the image. I used to love Shadow/Highlight but now use it more sparingly as it often washes out the blacks, a little more contrast might bring the pop back. Nice shot btw :)

Autumnal Oasis
by Ecce_Signum

Comment:
Not long now T :) And, we will go back here and BOTH come back with a better shot :)

From the Dark Side
by Falc

Comment:
Congrats on the placing and score Keith, it was a fun week but guess in the end the strongest player won ;) Am looking forward to some tips in the spring :)

Pirouette
by MAK

Comment:
Nice one MAK! no wonder you were flying high all last week.

Unprofessional
by hanae

Comment:
Moody Mak ;) Am guessing you shot for the shadow as much as anything else? at first look I'd have preferred a sharper beard but now think the softness adds to the overall look ;)

Ecce Signum is a better photographer than me (talj)
by talj

Comment:

Originally posted by MAK: Propaganda

lol MAK, my first 'scalp' of the year!

And Talj, I must commend you on the work you put into this shot, you should print and frame it XxX

Light Catcher
by Rgarcia

Comment:
Congrats on a PB along with another Blue Roberto! Its been fun seeing you so exited in the accompanying thread all week.

Living Hell
by Simms

Comment:
Congratulations Mark! I was actually looking through my 70-200 when you took this shot. I wish I had taken a shot of you grabbing a blue - doubt that has ever been done before.

Beside Derwent
by talj

Comment:
WOW 12 favourites and so much room for improvement T! As it is this is a great photograph (looks good on a card too). My challenge to you is to re read the comments then set about editing the shot again, its already a great shot but am sure you can make it pop just that little bit more T :)