Day 25(2) - Little Geisha.jpg
by Monicagd

Comment by sherpet:
Sweet sweet sweet..... Just perfect.....

Day 26(3) - Between East and West.jpg
by Monicagd

Comment by sherpet:
The old and the new..... excellent capture here.....

Day 26(3) - Between East and West.jpg
by Monicagd

Comment by KarenNfld:
Oh this is really cool. I love architecture shots, especially ones like this that show a contrast.

Day 26(3) - Between East and West.jpg
by Monicagd

Comment by Jutilda:
WOW - talk about juxtaposition! Nice find.

Day 26(3) - Between East and West.jpg
by Monicagd

Comment by UNCLEBRO:
it's almost like the dome is cut in half.
very interesting.
well done for spotting the opportunity.

forgotten1
by Monicagd

Comment by stphw:
I like how the bright orange colour here makes the basketball stand out! The photo looks a bit flat though - it needs some good lighting or contrast.

Day 24(1).jpg
by Monicagd

Comment by JerseyGenie:
Hi Monica.
I really like your choice of subject ... I believe it is an "over the hill" Poppy. I've always been so entranced with the bright orange blossoms I've never looked further for the end of it's life.
Nice capture. Welcome.

Day 25(2) - Little Geisha.jpg
by Monicagd

Comment by Bruce_the_Robert:
This is a lovely image, and the expression and pose you have captured are quite good. There is quite a bit of noise in the background, probably due to your camera adjusting the ISO to get a sharp enough shot. Some noise removal might help that, but I here I think it is not too distracting. The shot also has an overall soft appearance, but again, for this subject matter -- a Japanese dancer in a theater -- I think it's particularly appropriate and effective (though a tiny bit of sharpening might leave the generally soft feel while tightening the image up a bit).

When I first looked I thought the whites were a little bright, but remembering that the dancer's face would be painted white, I think it's perfect; her face is bright, some highlights on the fan she's holding are a bit blown, and the overall effect (in combination with the soft focus throughout) is quite nostalgic and gentle. Another one I like!

Day 24(1).jpg
by Monicagd

Comment by Bruce_the_Robert:
Monica, I really like this image. It's an interesting object both in trying to figure out exactly what it is, but also visually. It appeals to me in both ways. I like the movement from lower right to upper left, and the focus helps lead the eye to the main subject. I might have tried to get a few more of the little black thingies (seeds?) in sharp focus. You may want to try another, very light sharpen on the reduced version, as some resizing can affect sharpening. I like the use of negative space here, the white background and soft shadows are quite effective.

Day 24(1).jpg
by Monicagd

Comment by Monicagd:
I didn't know that sidechallenges are so supportive!!! I am glad that Rob (rheverly) told me to get involved! I thank him and you!