100_7683Whit-3.jpg
by Riponlady

Comment:
Great opportunity for some nice shots here. Nice moody feel with the lighting and mist. I really like how you picked up the golden reflection in the sand. Very nice.

100_7672whit4.jpg
by Riponlady

Comment:
I like this simple, yet very pleasing, image. Very good use of leading lines. It's nice how the pier/dock has a curve to it - really makes this work well. Good choice on angle of view and getting some distance from the fisherman. Well thought out. Congrats on a nice capture!

Smile and keep having fun! ;^)

Cast Away
by L1

Comment:
I like your choice of positioning the subject in your composition. DOF works well for me also. Good leading line with the road taking the viewer out/thru the image.

Overall, very nice. 8. Good luck in the challenge! ;^)

Gardens
by aussie

Comment:
Looks like someone is practicing for the Triptych challenge. ;^)

All kidding aside - this is a very nice piece you've put together. Warm colors, well exposed. The reflections on the water bring additional interest...

One thing, if I may, is the 2nd and 3rd images are very similar and takes just a bit away from the overall impact. If you must use those two, perhaps split them? Just a thought. Again, very nice!

Smile and keep having fun!

native influence
by clictacamera

Comment:
Wow! I've gotten a bit behind on my commenting lately. This is an outstanding job you guys did with this entry! 5th place - GREAT! Very sharp, well composed, nice exposure, and outstanding clarity/focus.

Keep up the good work. Take care.

cali0101_RJ.jpg
by kimber

Comment:
Very nice. Good color (the red on the pier really jumps out). I like the way the reflection plays on the beach. Only downside is the horizon isn't level. Looks like you need a CCW rotation of 1-2 degrees to straighten it out.

Take care.

Interno
by Artifacts

Comment:
That is absolutely gorgeous! At first, from the thumbnail, I thought the orange was flames.

The tonal range in this image is fantastic. Without your description it would seem abstract at first. Once defined, it makes sense, and is fun to look at for sure.

I need to take another trip out west. Haven't been there (Arizona, Utah) since the 70's. I can hear my wife now - you want to go WHERE to take pictures?! ;^)

Smile and keep having fun.

Let's Play
by tjmueller

Comment:
That's too funny! Our German Shephard does the SAME thing. Any plastic bottle is fair game. She looks just like yours also. Check out my portfolio, challenge entries - I used her for the movie titles challenge.

Good luck on the challenge! ;^)

1814 - better version
by p2jvr

Comment:
This has a nice feel to it. The line of baskets, leading to the table and then thru the people, is a good leading line. Nice clouds to work with. DOF is nice and well focused. Well done.

Haven't looked at your portfolio...hope you worked this location over! See some interesting tight shot opportunities (starting with that pile of baskets!). ;^)

Three Pair
by bobdaveant

Comment:
This is a very nice shot. The added grain is a plus to the natural grain already present, or at least a grainy "feel". The front pear has a grainy pebble to it, and the cloth/napkin used in the basket has nice texture to it as well. It all comes together nicely with the lighting adding the final forte!

Smile and keep having fun! ;^)