Agave Blue
by sherpet

Comment:
This has a surreal look to it, very beautiful! Congrats on the Kodak POTD!

LK_0016.jpg
by eschelar

Comment:
What a doll face! Looks like the 30D is going to be a great camera :)

Bayou_drought_IMG_0738_BW_6.jpg
by cpurser

Comment:
Thought the color version was great until I clicked on this one! Outstanding shot.

The Arrival of Spring
by Cyndane

Comment:
I like the pose as well as the oversaturated colors, but I wish this were taken in more of a "studio-like environment" as required in the challenge description.

well traveled
by mandyturner

Comment:
I also think your score suffered a bit because the object isn't readily identifiable as a tire. I might have guessed it were the bottom of a boot, just based on the title. I DO like the tonal range, from the very dark in the upper left to the rather bright in the lower right. I think the image suffers from the lack of sharp focus to the right of the line that runs from top right to bottom center... is that the edge of the tire? If so it looks like everything to the right of that is beyond the very shallow depth of field. That line of the tire-edge itself is also working agains the image IMO, dividing the photo into two disconnected sections.

Last suggestion: I think you should include the technical details (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc) in your submissions. It can be helpful for viewers for learning and for commentors when critiquing.

I didn't score this image, but would have given it a "6". It does communicate "texture" but IMO is a very subtle representation of that idea; not a bad thing, but not a contender to me.

Stories of Her Life
by librodo

Comment:
"I am so grateful she allowed me to take pictures of her very "rich" and "beautiful" face."

She certainly is beautiful, and you captured it so incredibly well.

L1.jpg
by dolphnz8

Comment:
Really nice composition as well as being spectacular just 'cuz it's lightening. Looks like there may be a lot of potential to be a spectacular photo with a little post processing.

fujime
by messerschmitt

Comment:
Effective example of "breaking the rules" with purpose and to good effect. Really like the focal point of the eyes over the sunglasses.

IMG_8258dpc.jpg
by luv2photo

Comment:
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Message edited by author 2006-04-20 09:24:09.

Flood Tide & Cattails — Sunset
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Congratulations, for starters :) What I think makes this image special is the reflected height of the clouds that you can't see in the sky itself... gives it a great sense of depth and draws me right in. Of course the colors, the warm glow on the cattails, the scene itself are all marvelous. Congrats again, great win.