- A Developing Skyline -
by andrewt

Comment:
CONGRATS ON 5TH.Great image, I love it and choose it as a fav. Although I did not vote in this challenge...as I glanced over the entries, this one stood out. Now that it is over, I was very disappointed to see how many are giving out 1s 2s and 3s to "what IMO look like winners" This could have pulled in a ribbon had the low scorers surpressed their jealousy or whatever was going on with them. I repeat the comment of hahn23. This stood out as one to meet the challenge exactly. Great control (avoidance)of whites and blacks. Had I voted, this would have received a 9 or even 10 from me, and I give out only a few of these per challenge if any sometimes. But I will not give out a 1-2 and rarely a 3. If a photo is an apparent smack in the face to the challenge or voting community, I do not give it a low score, I just don't vote on it. But again that is an entrant that seems to be going out of their way be to go against the grain or rules etc.etc. I see too many great or good shots ending up with these 1s AND 2s. Yours did not deserve this.

Still life, San Fransico
by hajeka

Comment:
Such a pitty so many voters gave you 1's and 2's etc, I wonder if more out of lack of knowledge with all of AA'S work. You took a chance on an obscure image of his and produced an image with clarity, more than I can say about some that landed in the 6's. Bravo to you. This IMO should have scored higher.

Color Magic - Day 24
by sherpet

Comment:
I love this one even more. Incredible.

Bad Hair Day
by TDCollins

Comment:
I did not vote in this challenge but as I was looking at the entries, this one stopped me in my tracks. The eyes are very mesmerizing. This would be a good photo for the CENTERED challenge. Maybe focusing more on the eyes and fading out all around the eyes more toward the frame. You were robbed in the scoring.

Scotland
by Rino63

Comment:
This is a shame IMO, that you did not get a higher rating. This was one of my 9's. I like it very much. A lot of contrast, varied lighting, rule of thirds with a diagonal leading lines up and down the landscape. The clouds feel very heavy with the light trying to prevail and the inocent sheep stand by. Glorius.

Sunburst a la Post-Its
by essay

Comment:
I can't stop looking at this while it is on the front page. Very creative and artsy. Fantastic lighting. Congrats on your ribbon.

IMG_31841dragonfly&fly-s4w.jpg
by roz

Comment:
This is my favorite of the bunch. Great job. Fantastic. Congrats on the blue. This one would have taken you into the 7's IMO.

Moonlight
by Structor

Comment:
Congrats, very nice seascape.

High and Dry
by Brad

Comment:
This was my favorite; I did not vote on the challenge but had to call my husband to show him this great shot. I told him that I would give this better than a 10. Beautiful and mesmerizing. I just made it a favorite. Congrats on your ribbon.

Southwest Rocks Beach
by Wink

Comment:
Very nice, soft and soothing but contrasting as well. Very artsy IMO. Color, composition and lighting make this a winner.

Message edited by author 2007-08-15 02:40:34.