A Break in the Clouds
by mbardeen

Comment:
Wow. Love the texture and mood of this photo. Very nice. 8 md

Spring Thaw
by mariomel

Comment:
Very nice composition. The line from the rocks draws the eye towards the bird and the shoreline. very nicely done. 7 md

Let Freedom Ring
by floyd

Comment:
I really like the mssage. Lighting is a bit too harsh. interesting composition. Focus is a biy off. Nice work. 7 md

These colors don't run.
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
I just knew someone would use this title...

La Primevère (Primrose)
by joanns

Comment:
Terrific staging and lighting. Very nicely done. 10 md

Cute as a Bugs Ear
by Sonifo

Comment:
Excellent lighting and clarity, a great b&w. Very cute too. 10 md

Calculating the Risks
by briphoto

Comment:
Very nice DOF. The dice almost seem to reach out to you. Composition is a bit too symetrical for my liking. Seems like the dice could be a bit higher. Veyr nice shot. 8 md

Abstract
by stephan

Comment:
Very ingenious! Using the pixels themselves as the subject for this challenge. I think it needs to be sharpened a little - ha ha. Really though, very creative effort and it definitely stands out form the crowd in a good way. 8 md

Avenue
by mci

Comment:
Wow, very very surprised this did not do better. This was one of my top 5 from the challenge. And dont get all pissy about the validity of the photo. The only measure of success that matters is your own. And, uhhh, mine. And I like it, and most of your other photos as well, so keep 'em comin, and screw the mindless masses!

Viewpoint
by moondoggie

Comment:
Thanks for the CC review Manic. Very much appreciate the time you took to do this throrough review! Yes, I agree, diferent lighting would have really helped this shot. Unfortunately I dont have the chance to get out too often, and I hit this in the late afternoon. Definitely agree that having some lighting on the forground cliff would have helped a lot. As for the post-processing. Yes, I played with the levels and saturation extensively before deciding upon the final product. It was a very hazy day that afternoon, and what you see here is about as good as I could get it withough creating some very unrealistic blueing effects throughout the entire photo. Wish I had a UV filter. Thanks again, and keep tose great reviews coming!