wintry walk
by xtine

Comment:
Nice use of image grain. Perhaps a bit overdone, but still very effective. Nice green toning.

Sanguine Sunset
by Cutter

Comment:
Beautiful scene, however it seems a bit awkward to me. The sky is dark, gloomy, and uninviting while the foreground is the exact opposite - inviting, vibrant color. While this contrast makes for an interesting effect, it's quite a stretch from what the eye would see. I'm guessing (though I can't be sure) that you shot raw and combined a dark and light exposure to make this photograph.

On the bright side, however, this image is a very interesting study in surrealism.

Mountain Bliss
by sz1_

Comment:
Great use of color. Absolutely beautiful landscape.

In The Snow
by sajin

Comment:
Nice stop action and good use of rich, vibrant colors.

Headband be Damned!!!
by jadkpics

Comment:
Whoa, one of the most emotive portraits that I've ever seen on DPC. This one is up there with the best of them. Nice work! Going in my favs.

Christmas in Seattle
by caba

Comment:
Awesome natural framing and dramatic sky.

Skyline, 2005
by pawdrix

Comment:
Absolutely beautiful. Nice toning and dramatic sky.

Amphitheater
by Cutter

Comment:
Nice use of leading lines and high contrast - very powerful B/W shot.

Winter Dawn
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Nice shot. I love the "No lifeguard on duty" sign, it really adds to the photo and enhances the mood and atmosphere. Also, I like that the tower isn't completely sillhouetted against the sunset - there's a healthy amount of detail present. Great job.

Edit: How about burning in the sky and corners of the sand via a gradient overlay to contain the image more?

Edit 2: I think this could be a very interesting portraiture study if you had someone sit up in the tower. That would have a whole different feel to it though and would evoke totally different emotions.

Message edited by author 2006-01-12 03:14:33.

Kitchen Bouquet
by Neil

Comment:
Awesome lighting, Neil. Makes for a wonderful photograph.