Afternoon on the Lake
by Pascal

Comment:
Amazing processing: predict a top 10 here. Lovely textures.

Red and Scratched
by bubeltrubel

Comment:
Lovely poster shot: culd be an image for an advert ... simple yet powerful: no clutter

A peaceful place
by IreneM

Comment:
Lovely butterfly effect: but sadly, so over-sharpened that all I'm seeing is jagged lines on the edges of the boats... :-(

exposure
by arngrimur

Comment:
Absolutely stunning!!! A truly artistic interpretation: I'm jealous - wish I had done something like this!!! 10

John's Paper Plane
by Blaino

Comment:
I got so excited about the thumbnail... but when it opened it was a tad small. But I can see that this is just an experiment and that you're going places... if the face was is focus and the image larger format on the page, I would actually think this a real contender in a Grunge Challenge. You are on a STEEP learning curve and what you're doing is looking terrific.

Flying Beans
by Blaino

Comment:
Listen if this is your first experiment with HDR then you are really going to fly!! You've got talent boy! I have completely circumvented the whole HDR thing because I haven't a clue how to even begin. But greatly admire those who have the patience and diligence to get it right.

Mother & Daughter
by Iraklis

Comment:
Vastly underrated.... But I think you have won a few fans with this one :-)

Patient Rooms 100-138
by Blaino

Comment:
This is SUCH a moving image. Just one of those shots that takes most viewers to a place they've never been!

In terms of technicals: may I offer up the suggestion that you might want to straighten the image. Have you downloaded Picasa off the internet? Great basic editing tool (but remember to save all changes or else you may lose your original if you are wanting it later).

I might also crop it down to just above the silver ball/eye so that the image of you and others and that gaping passage are more dominant (meant to be in the picture).

A Brave and brilliant challenge you and your mom have taken on!!!

The Inseminator
by rinac

Comment:
Very lovely image. Beautiful rich warm yellow too.

Bouquet
by doctabrez

Comment:
Ahhh pretty: lovely gentle warmth. One of my top 10