How?
by Judi

Comment:
Good one! :) A very fun pick me up.

In Vitro
by Paul

Comment:
Congrats, Paul! This pic made my top5 pick.

bigger the world not me
by jagar

Comment:
Congrats on the HM! My comment for the Art Jury:
A beautiful shoreline with lots to take in. So many different layers working very symphonically together. Beautiful b/w toning and a balanced composition blend it all together. This images speaks to me any many different levels. Bringing back many memories. Evoking feelings I'd wish to feel again. I find the sea so inspiring. Anytime I feel a void or a need to recharge I head to the shore. So I do have a strong and hopefully good bias in that I hope to share some in depth thoughts. It appears as though as a storm is leaving, with the contrasting light as the sun is out, as the looming storm clouds are scattering and the current creates some sea spray. I can imagine the rush of salty sea air. Quite refreshing. The lone little bird (sandpiper?) balances out the shot and adds to the scale. I think it would've also been a good capture without it but it'd feel too desolate without a living creature and perhaps evoke another feel, perhaps a more negative one. I hope you've enjoyed the process of taking the photo. Thanks for sharing! I hope it does well in the challenge.

Message edited by author 2017-01-27 20:03:05.

men
by PennyStreet

Comment:
A moving shot! My comment for the Art Jury: The tones and combination of motion blur really suck me into the image. The title doesn't do much for me though. So I look at the image as if it has no title. I think you did really well in making the blur add to the story and feel to the shot than just being a part of it for the sake of making it look interesting. My feel for the image is that it's showcasing the hustle and bustle of the city. Fast moving, many people but not much interaction. Feeling more alone in a place of many people than sitting home alone, reading a book or catching a flick. A masterful exposure, the lush b/w toning with detail galore and excellent layering. Each additional viewing surprises with new details I haven't noticed before. The looming human shadows initially take stage and then everything else unfolds. The cab, the building facades. Has a bit of a gloomy feel but overall an interesting image and I do quite like it! I hope it does well in the challenge.

eta:
I should add this image also my top5 list!

Message edited by author 2017-01-28 12:38:14.

The Long Summer Daze
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Cheers Bear! Glad the image did well. My comment via the Art Jury:
Quite a beautiful image with lots to look at. Splitting the image itself into 4 would create separate pieces that work on their own with their own stories to tell. So it's quite the splendid composition. The color palette is very reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner. The color portraying the mood, a hot Summer day, with the smaller human elements of detail and then the vaster landscape surrounding it. The subtle application of texture is perfect. Doesn't distract the eye but seems to add a considerable feature that tones down what might've been an overabundance and strips it down to the minimum. Yet plenty of focal points but not overwhelming to the eye. There's a sense that I can look into the image as far as the eye can see. An enjoyable image to come back to. It doesn't get old.

Self-contained Atmosphere
by Melethia

Comment:
Very cool! Bladerunneresque 8)

bully
by Marfun

Comment:
Dramatic with plenty of tension. A really great macro. The bigger insect looks like some sort of Robber Fly and the smaller one a Hoverfly (fly face with a body of a bee).

World Trade Center
by tvsometime

Comment:
Monolithic! Excellent composition.

Courage is the air under your wings that defines how high you will soar.
by hahn23

Comment:
Beautiful capture! Great shot, Richard!

River Bank
by insteps

Comment:
The shot has a beautiful tonality and texture.