California Coast
by nrulkov

Comment:
Artyste,
Thanks for the detailed review. I agree with most of your criticism, especially on dodging. Nikolai

The Symphony
by crockettdl

Comment:
Time well spent. I hope you had a good discount for your tickets :-)
Good job!

Rain, Rain...
by itripn

Comment:
Excellent idea. A great attractive picture that fits very well to the challenge. It would be even better if you could remove the line in the middle. 9

keep talking
by LevT

Comment:
Looks like a top management meeting in progress:-)
Great picture!

California Coast
by nrulkov

Comment:

Originally posted by larushka: My daughter goes to school opposite this place (UCSD) I have taken some great shots of the hanggliders but nothing like this! Seems like this a hangout for Rebel/300D users! I'm especially glad to note that you used the kit lens for this picture - there is so much controversy over this lens' capabilities - I keep thinking I need to spend more money on L lenses, but this winning picture has changed my mind...

I also keep thinking about buying a better lens. The optics in the kit lens seems to be good enough for my level, but due to shaky mechanics the lens does not appear to me as a precise optical device. I do not think my picture will do a right thing if it prevents you from getting the lens of your dream.

Thanks again for the great comments to all of you, Nikolai

California Coast
by nrulkov

Comment:
Thanks to all of you for your great comments and high scores. This is my first ribbon.

Nikolai

California Coast
by nrulkov

Comment:
The lens is Canon EFS 18-55mm which comes with Canon EOS-300D Rebel kit. Focal length for this shot was 18mm.

Originally posted by focus: Which lens were you using? It appears taken through a fisheye.

White-Tailed Deer
by Judith Polakoff

Comment:
Very sharp and clear image.
Excellent!

The escargot and the tulip
by blanceric

Comment:
Nice colors and composition. Good job!

Bodhisattva
by labuds

Comment:
It is certainly a surrealistic image. Excellent idea and realization.