Youth
by Nocturnal_Delusion

Comment:
Nice environmental portrait and good juxtaposition of the subject with the background to give an odd context to the portrait. His expression rocks. Wish you would have kept the entire front tire in the frame, but that's just a minor nit.

Neglected
by Nocturnal_Delusion

Comment:
Nice idea. Looks like the autofocus grabbed the grass instead of the ball. Nice subject for a walkabout!

The Dive
by cgino

Comment:
I like the processing on this one too, and the off kilter image fits a college bar perfectly. I like the odd angle shot, and this one works well. Nice pics ... thanks for sharing Socorro with us, and thanks for joining us on our monthly ramble.

Walking Me
by cgino

Comment:
Lots to look at here, and you hit the treasure hunt too! Nice capture, interesting image, and good job hiding the camera in the crook of your arm as you wandered by. The "We've Got Freed" message adds some strange interest to the shot.

Socorro Plaza
by cgino

Comment:
I don't know I kind of like the HDR on this one ... makes a kind of ordinary image kind of interesting!

Stop 4
by wickee_one

Comment:
I really like this one ... doesn't look like much as a thumb, but the full size really pops. The colors on the butterfly wings somehow blend with the foliage in the background, and that wonderfully placed tree trunk just brings everything together very nicely. Well done ... I think this is my favorite of the bunch. Thanks for joining us on the walkabout!

Stop 3
by wickee_one

Comment:
Wow -- this looks like it would have been a good subject for the From the Ground Up challenge, I like the butterfly taking off into the bright blue sky.

Stop 2
by wickee_one

Comment:
Good composition and, yes, nice choice for desat. The shadows are a little distracting here ... might be a good subject to go back to when the light changes and see what else you come up with. That's what I love about walkabouts ... a chance to take pictures of things you walk by every day! Nice find.

Stop 1
by wickee_one

Comment:
Nice close up, tack sharp, and good DOF control. Looks like some kind of artichoke? Nice find!

Walkabout 5
by ephln

Comment:
Ya never know what you're gonna see on a walkabout ... congratulations on this capture, makes a beautiful addition to your portfolio!