On the edge
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
Well done Steve, and congrats once again. I had a feeling you were due to another ribbon soon. BTW, in regards to your comments on the photo... did you try bumping up the contrast setting a notch or two in camera under the monochrome camera profile settings and perhaps taking the brightness down one notch? I play around with those settings a lot myself, and for a minimal challenge entry I think the results would normally be better compared to a desaturation in software. I also use the color filters in camera to make certain aspects of the scene pop.

Personally, with this photo I think the contrast is just fine and added to the appeal of the HCB challenge. Your black point is in a good place when looking at the shadows and his shoes, you can see detail in his jeans and the whites oh his shirt have some detail in the creases etc. I think much more contrast would have brought out elements in the brick such as the patch job to his left that would have been a bit of distraction. As is your subject popped from the background and there is certainly still enough detail in the building/wall behind him to make it pleasing. It helps make it more of a "period" shot in my opinion. Congrats.

Dave

ETA: I just read Don's comment below mine so it appears we are in agreement that the contract level apparently worked well for this challenge in particular...so there you go. LOL.

Message edited by author 2011-06-03 15:16:41.

A Girl & Her Dog
by Kelli

Comment:
Yay, Kelli! Ribbon number two. :) I loved the shot and the two sharing the water together was precious. Congrats!

The Long Sprint Home
by jagar

Comment:
Congrats John, well deserved.

Camas Lily
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Congrats on the latest Jason. :)

Lady in Red
by Ja-9

Comment:
Wow, awesome. Two ribbons in a row! Congrats Janine. :)

Somewhere Else
by tanguera

Comment:
Well done Johanna. I knew this had to be yours. :)

Pounce
by njsabs

Comment:
Really sweet.

Mork connects with old friends
by HighNooner

Comment:
Congrats on the Yellow!

Pink Ladies
by KarenNfld

Comment:
Great color and clarity. Congrats Karen. :)

Blush
by Ja-9

Comment:
Beautiful job Janine. Congrats on the blue!