Jamal
by Timosaby

Comment:
Timo, excellent score on this shot.. still think it should have been higher. It was an honor to have to as a teammate.

The Old Timer
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
Congratulations on the yellow ... well photographed and pped .. and a great subject to boot!

The Lady on Main Street
by SandyP

Comment:
Congratulations Sandy - she is a walking story and you documented her beautifully.

Proud
by Structor

Comment:
Congratulation on your red - he has the most interesting expression on his face and I really like the sepia treatment of this shot.

The Sidewalk Potter
by librodo

Comment:
I knew too that this had it. Fantastic photo that weaves an amazing story - excellent in every way.. congratulations! Maggie

Message edited by author 2010-07-12 01:21:40.

Stepping Softly
by dahlin

Comment:
This is the first time I can honestly say I love a photo of a statue. I thought it was some funky (funky in a good way)editing, layers/textures that you used on an actual person until I read your notes and looked at it more carefully.. beautifully composed and photographed.

Message edited by author 2010-07-12 08:31:30.

1st Haircut
by dahlin

Comment:
I so agree with Melethia on this one. She is such a beautiful little girl and you must be so proud... and good for you to take her for her haircut!

The Heartbeat of Trees
by bucket

Comment:
This is such an amazing photo - you really need to read your description before you realize how excellent a find this was. Brilliant to turn it into B&W. I never visited your portfolio before and am so glad I did today.

meagan-with-b&w-border
by MacDonald

Comment:
Critique by Ursula

It actually is a beautiful image, and both the member opinion and the crew vote/opinion were quite divided on it. I think, with a little bit of polish, that image could be just beautiful. It is beautiful now. The light/treatment feels slightly to the harsh side, as if the contrast is just a notch beyond where it needs to be, as is both the smoothness of the skin (face) and the sharpening. Just my opinion, but toning it down just a notch would give it that extra "mystery" that the high contrast, lack of detail areas, smoothness, and sharpness takes away. I'd be tempted to try and get a bit, just a little, more detail in the body/dress. The lacy dress lying on the water is just beautiful! But the top left edge of it has lost all detail at the tip, as has the edge on the far side of her back. The part of her dress in front out of the water could use a bit more definition. I think I would experiment with burning the bright rock behind her (at photo left) so it doesn't catch so much attention. I think I would also experiment with trimming the right side hand side of the image, about 12%, so that she still has good space to look/float into, but not too much - right now she has a bunch of extra space there, in my view. I think I would also experiment with trying to bring out the sky reflection in front of her just a touch, and also her reflected arm/face. Last, I think I would experiment with making her dress not so different outside of the water compared to where it is above the water, just a little more even overall.

Blooming Baby Girl
by ErinKirsten

Comment:
This photo is breathtaking. Congratulations on achieving such a high degree of professional photography.