Week 9: In the Doorway
by jasonlprice

Comment:
That really was a challenging photo to get due to the light conditions. I think your pop up flash saved the day. Mary would have been a silhouette instead. Nice job.

Week 9: Marilyn
by WalesP

Comment:
I don't see anything really blown out by the flash. In fact, I think the flash highlights in her hair help to create a little more depth to the picture. It also separates her from the background. I like it.

Contort XIII
by smithma

Comment:
This is very good. I'm trying to figure out how you lit this...was it with a flash from the side, or just a light? I am guessing flash because it's so sharp for a 1/40 second exposure.

Synergy
by SandyP

Comment:
Sandy, I'm a fan of blur, too. One of my favorite challenge entries was a blur photo, and to date is my lowest scoring. I don't think many people here like blur. That being said, I love yours. The light trails are just great, and no, I haven't been smoking anything;-) How did you achieve this...zoom during exposure???

Week #7
by Sonifo

Comment:
Yes, he sure is puffy! There is good detail in the feathers. It's difficult to get birds eyes to show well unless they are directly in the sun light, especially when they have a dark mask like this bird. You managed to get some eye detail, and even a catch light. The tree in the foreground looks a little washed out on my monitor. It might benefit from a little burn in in that area.

Gift Shop - Route 66
by BAMartin

Comment:
This really pops in black and white. The sunlit building almost looks 3D standing out from the dark background.

Hammersmith Bridge IR
by dainmcgowan

Comment:
This is a nicely composed scene. I like the leading lines of the bridge. Like others have mentioned, I agree that this needs more contrast or levels adjustment.

653901
by undieyatch

Comment:
Like everyone else, I mistook this for a wide angle shot of the ocean. Very interesting. One question for you: Why did you move out of Lightroom into Photoshop to do your black and white conversion? I think they are identical, aren't they?

A Nosey Friend
by trevytrev

Comment:
Ha! Great photo. It instantly brings a smile to my face. How dare you leave Guinness behind! Your fisheye was a perfect choice of lens for this shot...I like the perspective.

Week 08 - Wasted Time
by Ken

Comment:
Holy cow, I wish I had taken this! That sky almost looks like you had to duck under it. Your processing is superb, and the tonal range is impressive.