Beef, It's What's for Dinner.
by Jules1x

Comment:
Normally, I like shallow DOF, but this is too shallow for the subject (at least in my opinion). I would've preferred to see the whole steak rather than just the front edge.

middle east
by cutout

Comment:
I can't wait 'til the voting is done, because I have no idea what this is. I hope you put an explanation in your notes.

Out of the Shadows
by scalvert

Comment:

Originally posted by MattO: Originally posted by scalvert: Actually, the editing was nearly Basic-legal. The leopard was really coming out of her den, so the background was already black and the head and paw were brighter. We've validated breakout frames before. I am referring to the cutout that needed done as well as the drop shadow on the foot. Unless the Den was white as the border is, I'd say a cutout needed done, which isn't basic or advanced legal. Care to post the unedited as shot original?

This is one of my favorites from recent memory. I was really torn as to whether the border was legal or not though. 'add a border to the outside edge of your entry. Your border must be distinct and clearly recognizable as a border." and
"YOU MAY NOT use ANY editing technique to create new image area, objects or features (such as lens flare or motion) that didn't already exist in your original capture(s)."

This is brilliant work, but it does feel like the border became an integral part of the picture (new object/feature).

Twins comfort each other in the Snowstorm.
by hahn23

Comment:
Very nice. Congrats!

My favourite time of year
by jovan91

Comment:
Please tell me how this could possibly be a self-portrait. I could be convinced that this is staged with a timer, but the ref in the background would make that very hard to believe. It's a great photo, but clearly DNMC for this challenge.

If I am missinterpreting this, feel free to PM me.

The Warmth of Incubation
by hahn23

Comment:
I am incredibly jealous. A wonderful opportunity, wonderfully shot.

Is this handheld or tripod-based? I see this is at 1/60th with a 400mm lens. I can't imagine her being patient and trusting enough to let you set up a tripod, but I can't imagine getting this crisp a shot at that speed without it.

Downtown
by BuddyBaum

Comment:
I had to look at this for a while to realize you shot from behind he fountain. It looks like the fountain jets are in the river.

I think you would be happier with a shot from the river walk, as you get the lights reflecting off the water. I might also suggest cropping to lose more of the sky, as the key to this shot is the lights of the city.

Mother's Day Flowers
by Nobody

Comment:

Originally posted by SEG: You can take pictures with the iPad?

The ipad2 has two cameras, one forward facing, one rear.

They are both very poor cameras, so I'm really pleased how well this did. The original is less than one megapixel!

Arabian Mare
by karenk

Comment:
Very nice.

Winter Fog
by davidw

Comment:
I like the photo - not wild about the border.