Dry Earth
by ttruth

Comment by KarenB:
Even lighting, excellent texture, I like this. Makes me feel like I'm there.

Dry Earth
by ttruth

Comment by jsabbarton:
Great picture...

Dry Earth
by ttruth

Comment by FranziskaLang:
this is a good idea for the challenge, however, the shot doesn't seem to be quite in focus and therefore the texture doesn't pop out as much as it could. -- gr8photos (4)

Dry Earth
by ttruth

Comment by GeneralE:
I don't think I've seen dried mud like that since grade school. I think if I were going grayscale I'd have made it darker overall.

Dry Earth
by ttruth

Comment by autool:

Composition9
Originality8
Technical Aspects8
Meets Challenge9
Total Score9

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

Dry Earth
by ttruth

Comment by sheyingshi88:
Boy, that really is texture! Your photo would have had more power if it had more contrast. It looks a bit over sharpened also.

Dry Earth
by ttruth

Comment by nightfall:
this is a great idea for a texture, and well executed. you might try including some sort of center of interest, though, because the texture itself isn't enough to carry the whole shot.

Dry Earth
by ttruth

Comment by Alemmsan:
almost there...

Dry Earth
by ttruth

Comment by karmat:
Nice capture of texture. I think you've also used what shadows were available well; it gives it more depth. karmat

Dry Earth
by ttruth

Comment by RottenYouth:
good texture, but the subjectmatter isnt interesting