Storm-Rainbow3.jpg
by cycleboy

Comment by sherpet:
As a thumbnail this is really striking, but when blown up, it looses some of its appeal.
Maybe look at the noise levels, and see if you can reduce it somewhat. I still love it, as it has a strong "surreal" appeal to this image..... I like what you are doing, as thats is how we learn and improve.....

Saw-Grass-at-Dusk2.jpg
by cycleboy

Comment by sherpet:
This is the one out of your portfolio that I really like.
Great shot so much so thet I am adding it to my favorites.....
I really love the play of light, through the grasses.....

Storm-Rainbow3.jpg
by cycleboy

Comment by ralfw:
Surreal, meaning I like it! The rainbow can't help but be noticed.
If you have the opportunity, perhaps you could upload the original for comparison - would be interesting.
Good "art" factor IMHO.

Yosemite Icon.jpg
by cycleboy

Comment by Imagineer:
Ditto. Very imposing view.

Storm-at-Poison-Oak-Point.jpg
by cycleboy

Comment by Bosborne:
This was DEFINITELY WORTH IT!!

Saw-Grass-at-Dusk2.jpg
by cycleboy

Comment by igoofry:
Nice job catching the sun in the grass. It almost looks like the background is on fire. Good job.

Audispeed.jpg
by cycleboy

Comment by Mr_Pants:
Fantastic panning and I love the capture of the hot brake discs. Brilliant shot.

Steel Road
by cycleboy

Comment by mpeters:
HI from the Critique Club...

First IMpression: High contrast, interesting, and...what is that tree doing?

Composition: I read your comments about the picture. Your reasoning makes sense regarding the tree but for some reason I feel like it would have been a stronger image without the tree. I think its the proportion(or apparent proportion) of the tree in relation to the other plants and the telephone wires. Because the line of the wires seems to mirror the tracks, the tree breaks that line up, making my eyes jump around the picture. I understand wanting to diminish the sun in your picture, but I wish it could have been accomplished another way. The rails and their position in the frame work very well. I do think it is good that you didn't just end up with the tree on accident, you thought about its placement. This shows that you put some thougth into the composition.

lighting: ONe opinion as expressed above, otherwise this "into the sun" image works well. I definitely like the way the light defines each railroad tie and the moutning brackets holding the rails. Very Cool. Its very high contrast, and almost monotone or duotone in color.

Challenge and Scoring: 5.6 is a very respectable score. After reading your comments, it seems most were very positive. In reality, this image is not as "clean/neat" as the images that typically score well(this statement is not meant to be taken literally, just as a general observation of the DPC voters.) Keep shooting and have fun.

PM me with any questions.

mark

Steel Road
by cycleboy

Comment by Kivet:
Love the sun glinting off the tracks and the lilights of the railroad ties. Really draws me back into the picture

Steel Road
by cycleboy

Comment by judy c:
nice drama