Diamond in the Rough
by ubiquitous

Comment:
the diamond needs a sharper focus and better exposure. nice comp

Industrial Park
by thelsel

Comment:
I'm not a big stickler about the the rules of photography, but I think the rule of thirds would have made this composition more powerfule. Nice light and color though.

Waddaya mean check mate?
by hallswel

Comment:
Where's the other king? The picture could have been straightened more and could have used a sharper focus - use a larger F-stop value (smaller aperture setting) in conjunction with a faster shutter speed to keep the exposure right. The composition could be a little better too. But the exposure is nice and a good idea. Good luck!

The Clock Tower
by goinskiing

Comment:
I think if the tower would have been offset to the right this picture would have been much more powerful.

Campus in bloom
by caba

Comment:
beautiful!!! 9

Surfer
by Mick

Comment:
looks cold! i see too much noise though - maybe just the mist. i think a tighter zoom/crop would look a little better too. good luck!

Flora Garten
by undieyatch

Comment:
I would love to see this with a softer but brighter light source - kind of like some of the floral entries for 'painting with light.' Still a nice shot though. Good luck!

Travel and Leisure
by lizzyc3

Comment:
I think the contrast is too high and the gloomy colors would deter me from taking this trip. Great idea though. Good luck!

Nickelodeon
by caba

Comment:
I think the overall gloominess of the picture detracts from what I get from you intent. When I think of Nickelodeon or cartoons, I think of childhood/happiness/bright. The background really clashes with this emotion. If it would have been blue skies with some white puffy clouds thrown in, I think it would be a much stronger picture. The composition is really good and I really like the idea though. Maybe could have tweaked the levels a little to bring out more color on SpongeBob as well. Good luck!

Garden Gate - Spring 2004
by RHoldenSr

Comment:
in my opinion, if you would have had a sharper focus on just the clump on the right that are lit up so bright it would grab me better. very dreamy though, and if that was your intent - nice job. good luck