Martin hill
by ivana

Comment:
There are some attractive elements in this image that are real attention grabbers. The really nice texture of the grain(?) strips. and those ultra vibrant green trees. Unfotunately modern lfe spoils the perfect pastoral scene with power lines. I personally would have cropped out the sky entirely and did a wide panaorama type image. Sky without detail tends to detract from the other lovely things you have recorded. If there was an interesting mist or puffy clouds that might add more to your image. Still a nice photo with fond memories I am sure. Good luck!

Golden Gate
by GeneralE

Comment:
Very spooky. Armageddon or what? The use of complimentary blue and yellow hues is interesting. An unusual but dramatic color choice for water. The steeple piercing the bottom centre also has real kinetic thrust. This is an arresting diversion from a theme that could be plauged by calendar attempts. Thank you for venturing so creatively. A good image.

Canyon of the Mighty Waters
by magnetic9999

Comment:
There are some visually attractive elements in this image. I especially like the graceful powerful sweep of the torrential river. Flowing lines contrast well to the logically solid jutting prescence of the rocks. It looks like a difficult photo situation with blazing boring sky and deep dark shadows. You can't have detail in both. I personnally find the sky and trees too harsh ( just me ). If possible I would omit those two elements altogether and just concentrate on composing an image demonstrating the river power. Or if you are lucky enough to happen to be there on a day with a more interesting cloud pattern. These are thoughts only. It's your photo, and if you're happy with it that's all that matters. Keep up the good work.

Cumberland Falls
by RLS

Comment:
Now this is a photographer with a mature vision. This says volumes differently than a blazing sunrise of multi colors. Give the gritty rough edges of those boulders, the wispy tree texture of the branches and the mercurial sun dappled water anyday thank you. Really well felt rock shadows. The perfect exposure for the power of the waterfall itself and my fav rav those absolutely gorgeous brook wavelets. Thank you for including the snippet of sky in the upper left. I think that the photo would feel to dark and cramped without it. That patch of light gives breathing space and life to the image. I am sure that you will receive many other compliments and encouragement. But I will wish you a redundant good luck anyways.

Pains Hill Cobham
by redfig

Comment:
A very good effort. Some of my favorite elements in this image are the character of that noble pine tree, the grey shadows and tones of the river ice and the searing shafts of sun blazing in from the left. The width of the river and the chunk of pasture are quite broad. But that may be the optimun vantage point in your circumstance. There appear to be some figures lurking in the midground (?) and a hint of a structure in the background. A touch more of the human presence would not be offensive to my tastes. Although this may not have been practical or of your intent I would like to see a little more texture in the midground trees. Those are two minor quibbling points in an otherwise noteworthy image. To me this is a quiet interesting picture that will speak well to the patient viewer. I am glad that you have trodden down the B&W route instead of the nuclear hue calander attempt. Continue with your wonderful vision quest.

Japan
by KimInNB

Comment:
This is a spectacular image. A magical delicate atmosphere emmanates from this photo. I am very impressed by the frost textures on the layers of branches contrasting so elegantly with the background evergreens. The cool haze in the distance really accentuates the mood. And the water is a lovely gentle hue that is so complimentary to the other colors in the image. A deep brooding blue brook certainly would not be appropriate. I like the accent of ice rock in the lower right corner. A nice touch of interest that anchors the eye roving down the stream. I guess you could fairly call this the " Made my first million on this calendar shot". If not that than at least endless raving reviews from other drolling envious DPC participants. A magnificent work.

Romeo & Juliet Love Theme (A Time for Us)
by KarenB

Comment:
This is one of those classic image archetypes that has been popular for ages. Although I have seen this many times before, it is just like the overwhelming power of a glorious sunrise. The heart skips a beat. The visual strength of red alone shouts strong here. The touches of a single petal, the blurred music page, just three black keys against lots of white, the extraordinary lovely lighting on the rose itself, the serrated leaf edge...these are some of the elements that really pull this magnificent work together for me. I say pump your ego with at least a dozen 10's this week. Very well done!

FEELS LIKE HOME
by mzanoni

Comment:
This is a lovely mood image. I really like how you worked the limited tones. Beautiful hue accents. Nice light polygons shooting across the contrasting gray horizontal wall slabs. And of course the piece de resistance, that most incredible pillar buttered with breathtaking hues. A person seated or somewhere in the frame would throw the whole concept off for me. You have captured a wonderful moment. Hope you receive lots of rave reviews. ...8

A Trip to the Coast
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
This is one heck of an image. I say chuck away all those tinsel town glamour shots. And sink your eyeballs into something with real merit like this fabulous work. I am in quivering rapture from the feel of those brooding clouds, the stark two tone lighthouse, the brilliant juxtaposition of grasses and sky tones and the emphatic border. Beautiful is a sheer undestatement here. You must recieve many more compliments upon this image. It is a work of art. I am going to give you a 10 to make up for those other fools who absently knee jerk a 5 score. OK you got me grovelling for more gorgeous B&W in future challenges. I won\'t settle for anything less. Good luck!

On The Horizontal
by greenem2

Comment:
This is an Excellent image! Unfortunately there are DPC folk out there that will ding points off you because it is blurred, not dayglo colour, weird angle or something foolish like that. And those are the Exact reasons among many that I believe this is awonderful work. The blur fits the rush of modern travel perfectly. Your choice of angle adds drama and accentuates action. The B&W goes well with the common ratrace situation. But your vision has raised the ordinary into something extraordinary. And so you certainly deserve merit in the top ten. I hope you get many other positive comments from other voters. I am going to give you a 10 to compensate those other people who will give you the instant one second 3 vote. Please remain loyal to your fantastic insight. Your work is excellent.