Winter Tree
by Di

Comment:
A good choice in subject matter, but to be effective, you needed to have an interesting play of light and shadow. This is definitely achievable with treebark, but you need a low sun angle to bring out the contrast effects. This looks for all the world like it was shot on an overcast day - the light is so diffuse that there is no sense of depth or drama in the image at all. To most viewers, I'm sure this comes across as a very ho-hum image, and I imagine you are being plagued by a deafening silence when it comes to comments during voting.

The Scripps Pier - 39 years later
by LevT

Comment:
A beautiful example of rephotography. I like yours just as much as the original!

Bridge to the sky
by arpita

Comment:
Unreasonably effective. The angle seems a bit wrong though. I'd have liked to seen a straight portrait crop with the limbs vertical. Still, a stunning image.

Freshness in Dasies
by train

Comment:
Wow, I am absolutely blown away by the power and impact of this image. IMO, a stunning application of Adams' tonal system to a still life. Simply beautiful.

Pathway to Pikes Peak
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
Absolutely beautiful. Definitely has the look and feel of AA. Superb job on composition and processing.

Land between the lakes
by parrothead

Comment:
Wow. Beautiful. Excellent use of lines. A dof tour de force.

Faris' Pond
by vtruan

Comment:
Superb image. The deep dof gives it a feeling of majesty and scope. The last quarter moon is a huge bonus. Given the tree branches in the foreground, that's a quarter-million mile dof! I hope you don't get hammered on your decision to keep the color. My first 8 of the challenge. I'll be back later to adjust.

Ansel Adams Study
by dustin03

Comment:
Very impressive. A significant achievement.

Rock Formation
by fulgent

Comment:
Breathtaking and very Ansel-ish. I think AA would have found a way to include the water reflections as well. Very dramatic presentation, well done!

Frosted Cove
by Jozi

Comment:
The deep depth of field is wonderful but the way you clipped the horizon at the top is unfortunate. A little sky is very AA, you know. Still, a nice job. The detail in the reflections off the water is very pleasing.