Waiting for bedtime
by walbland

Comment:
Nice shot. I am not quite sure why but the grid lines on the curtian are being picked up on the boys farhead. pulled it to a six

three left
by ursula

Comment:
I am very new to photography so take my comments accordingly!!! The clarity is very good. I spent a good deal of time looking at the head of the plant. The detail is exceptional. I guess that in a competition like this B&W pics probably start off 1 to 2 points lower than where they should be. I am sure that some color would have placed you very near the top. I know you have done that in the past and I think it would have worked here as well. I do think its a great gallery shot and will try in the future not to be prejudiced against B&W pics. I think your work is inspiring.

Splendor In The Grass
by Rooster

Comment:
Rooster, don't let the average voter let you down. Most of these people are infected by the stock photography syndrome (as 98% of photography we see, at least in North America, is advertisement). They don't see the artistic merit of your picture because it doesn't follow standard guidelines. There thrown off by your compositionally unconventional picture before they could even get drawn into it like I did. This could be partially blamed by bulk voting, where immediate impressions are the only thing going for you. Nevertheless, I personally think this is your best work and that you should have this one hanging on the wall along with any other family pitures.
Keep up the good work!!!

Aleks [/quote]text

Well said Aleks. I fell victim to the "instant catch me if you can syndrome" upon further review I would have given it a six or seven. So why did I give it a 4? Because in the ten seconds before I moved on it did not grab me. My fault. I think I shall stop to smell the roses before I move so fast. Also in a competition you cant help but to compare against other shots. For me a 7 8 9 or 10 is reserved for the handful of shots that I think are the best in show. 5 and 6 are average compared to the rest and 4 or 3 just did nt do anything for me. 1 or 2 are reserved for no connection poor shots etc...texttexttexttexttext

Message edited by author 2004-06-01 21:31:17.

Central Park Bench
by daisy77

Comment:
I have a confession to make... When I looked at your photo I originally gave it an eight. Then I looked at it again and thought that there wasnt too much substance in the shot. I then changed it to a six. Only after i looked at it about thirty more times after the competition ended did it really start to grow on me. I would have liked to see a sharper image but really its a great shot... I think I got my vote wrong. Sorry. Congrats on the ribbon

Down and Out
by ellamay

Comment:
I thought it was a great shot. I gave it a nine. Two points of view, one from the camera down the ramp and two from the dock out to the mounts. I liked the color and the frame. Nice depth. Oh well what do I know! Really one of my favorites. Good work

...and I'll raise you 50...
by gajmaj

Comment:
Very nice shot... I am thinking...wow how did he(or she) do that...!!! I cant tell if i am looking at the top or the bottom or the same card or hmmm i give up. very well done good luck

Good Habits Bad Habits
by Coley

Comment:
Nice idea, One of my favorites. Sometimes the subjects make the shot...

Bee
by Jacko

Comment:
Gee couldn't you get him to lift his right antenna up slightly so it would be perfectly symetrical!!! lol What a great shot.

Bee you tee ful...

Variations of Old and New: Post Modern, Modern and Gothic
by flip89

Comment:
Wow colors, contrast, material, lines, detail.... what more can I say.. I think you nailed it.

inside outside
by ursula

Comment:
Nice shot. Cant stop looking but would have liked to see more foreground ... too much black