5-june 09 where i live. ann-marie & katee
by roz

Comment:
The light, pose/positioning, and processing elevate this to great art. It would show comfortably with a collection of classic movie star stills. Very beautiful both in the technicals and in revelation of a kind heart.

June 04 - Cruiseship
by hajeka

Comment:
The various shades and textures of the clouds provide a more interesting backdrop than a clear blue sky would, so no need to apologize for the weather. The splash of water at the prow adds a subtle dynamic that enhances the shot. The few times my situation required ferry transportation, I found the experience to be a real nice mandatory transition zone, good for relaxing between each end of the ride, and good for the view.

Dandy Dreams
by L1

Comment:
Framing to only include the flowers and a little bit of the field makes a more artistic image to my eye than the other version. Here, the selective depth of field comes across as more deliberate. Nice to have breathing room close to home.

Spicy Tile
by turnofthesue

Comment:
Those bright spots of little blue-white light really liven this up. Having more than one group of them is fun. These shots can be really difficult because there is no one framing that is right or wrong. Having the tiles on a bit of a diagonal is good, and including the darker tiles in a way that sets off the reflection of the larger light fixture works pretty well too.

Supermarket-Carpark.jpg
by jomari

Comment:
Light playing with the closer water droplets creates quite a sparkling splash around the car, reminiding me of compositions combining crinkled aluminum foil with paper and paints. Very artistic take on the fleeting variations of an ostensibly ordinary setting.

court3.jpg
by dougi555

Comment:
Interesting and unusual. I find the reflections and shadows on the rounded part fascinating.

04 between the cones and against the wall
by ordinaryangel

Comment:
Strikingly different and definitely emotive. The cones and texture set an unexpected context for the centered figure, with the pose and dark tones leading the imagination toward the darker sides of existence.

Hangin' by a Thread
by George

Comment:
Actually, I like the flash effect. Makes it a bit more like a science fiction movie still. Sharpness great. It isn't easy to make them pose parallel to the lens surface.

Prickly Pear
by Balko

Comment:
The red of the prickly pears works well with the depth of blue in the sky. It is nice to see intact fruit. On hikes, the deer or other critters seem to take bites before the fruit can get so big.

Picture Postcard
by Germaine

Comment:
The slightly soft treatment works very well here.