Air Traffic Control
by hotpasta

Comment:
One of my favourites from this challenge (if it stays legal!) but a wicked photo nonetheless. The perspective is gorgeous and I love the black and white which suits the toning perfectly, dark heavy jumbo against soft white clouds. For the sake of criticism/improvement, it would be nice to have removed the top of that lamppost from the sign if it was physically possible and for the last couple of jumbo frames to have been separated...but I'm guessing you were on a fixed time lapse, so the togetherness of the planes is the plane slowing down for a landing. Ace pic - solid 9 and a fave.

From the Dark Side
by Falc

Comment:
Fantastic shot. I love the transition and colours, plus the lights on the bridge going on. Brill!

Frangapani
by Monique64

Comment:
Nice placement - I think you should have finished higher but hey, what do I know. I can't believe that 6 people voted this a 4 or less. There's no way it's a DNMC, the execution and composition is beautiful...even at worst someone could call this mediocre or average, but less than 4? Someone call the Voting Police - you've been robbed of a 7+. I'll stop grumbling now - grats :)

Between a Sharp Rock and a Soft Place: Lizard Head Rock, Rye
by hotpasta

Comment:
Grats on the ribbon - well deserved.

day 4. january 08. where i live. not time lapse ??!!
by roz

Comment:
Legal or not this is a kickass shot! Seeing the ball at the end of the sequence really makes the photo for me. I find myself forgetting that this is all about our own photography ultimately, with DPC voting as an influence/guide - but it's a fantastic image for your portfolio and perhaps a whole new technique to play with - so who cares if it doesn't make a challenge (and a new/test/pioneer ruleset at that). You should get this one into DPC Prints methinks...would make a lovely present for a golfer. Anyhow, congrats on a fantastic shot.

edit: p.s. any chance you could put in your shutter speed/aperture/ISO details? Am interested to know what it took to almost freeze that ball (and his motion).

Message edited by author 2008-01-05 11:47:33.

Eyes Of Fire
by liberty

Comment:
I gotta get myself a pet gecko - both of your shots that I've rated this evening have been fab!!

alone a boy was standing
by Wildcard

Comment:
Lovely shot - really strong imagery and with perfectly moody lighting and colours.

Silenced
by lovethelight

Comment:
A wonderfully original image and beautifully executed.

Between a Sharp Rock and a Soft Place: Lizard Head Rock, Rye
by hotpasta

Comment:
Outstanding photograph. This to me is a masterclass in texture and lighting! Everything from the sharpness of the foreground sand to the details of the rock look amazing, with light and texture changes all over the place. This is one of those photos I wish I'd taken :) The only thing I think that could improve this photo would have been a more interesting sky, but hey, just being nitpicky.

Ruth
by yanko

Comment:
Gorgeous!! Her expression is great - so much better than a typical smile. I just love the tones in this shot, perfect to show the details of this lovely woman. I particularly love her 50s (?) style glasses which just add to the 'retro' feel of this image, and the lightness of her shirt which provides a lovely contrast with her face. Just brilliant.