Steps and Pillar
by jjbeguin

Comment:
An amazing abstract. Probably my favorite image this week. I love how you've taken these subtle tones and contrasted them to synergize into a wonderful study in light, shadow, form and texture. Really well done. I hope it does well. 10 from me!

"Down in the Valley"
by Frank Beckman

Comment:
Wow! I love the perspective here. I also like how you contrasted the tones of the bush nearest you with those in the background. Too bad you weren\'t here at sunrise or sunset, or when there was more interesting light. I'm not really an expert, but years of running around in the desert did give me a few hints: First, get a polarizing filter. Then try using your smallest aperture, and in this light, don't correct for reciprocity failure. In fact, if you bracket your shots, you might even take a shot or two even more underexposed. This will give you a darker image, and it often takes out the washed out look. You can lighten the image in Photoshop easily. The result will often be an image that has a bit more \"magic\" in the light. Sorry to babble on, but your nice photo reminded me of earlier days from my photographic youth! Good luck!

Havasupai Desert Oasis
by fotofly

Comment:
Wow! I love the perspective here, and you captured the blue-green water well. I also like how you focused on the intricate rock and water structures (and branches) in the foreground and center of the shot. Too bad you weren't here at sunrise or sunset, or when there was more interesting light. I'm not really an expert, but years of running around in this area did give me a few hints: First, get a polarizing filter. Then try using your smallest aperture, and in this light, don't correct for reciprocity failure. In fact, if you bracket your shots, you might even take a shot or two even more underexposed. This will give you a darker image, and it often takes out the washed out look. YOu can lighten the image in Photoshop easily. The result will often be an image that has a bit more "magic" in the light. Sorry to babble on, but your well done photo reminded me of earlier days from my photographic youth! Good luck!

Golden Gate Bridge
by byetko

Comment:
Like I noted before: just marvelous. Congratulations!

Into The Mystic
by sher

Comment:
Well done. Breathtaking!

'Water Under the Bridge' (Cello Bridge)
by dsidwell

Comment:
Don't worry, I made sure the cello was okay!

David

Message edited by author 2003-03-19 16:51:13.

Doyle Rd. Bridge
by STEINR

Comment:
Nice vantage point and perspective on an interesting bridge. The photo as a whole, though, seems washed out, having so many of the same tones. Try fiddling with the contrast levels to provide more dynamic tones.

Memorial Bridge
by mjf999

Comment:
Interesting light, especially sky. The building seems, however, inappropriately to have the focus here, with its overexposed whiteness. The tree is interesting, too, but I'd like to see the bridge have the focus here.

59th st. bridge
by pchudno

Comment:
Nice composition and lines that draw the eye to and beyond the bridge. It seems out of focus, or maybe you used "unsharp mask" too enthusiastically.

Christine Falls Bridge
by Swashbuckler

Comment:
I like the idea of this image with the waterfall unde the bridge. The tones of the photo, however are either similar or contrasting, so it is difficult to see what's going on. This shot may look better at sunset or sunrise, when the light is less harsh.