Campbell's Soup Can (Blue & Purple, Modern)
by m

Comment:
Have you had a response yet?

I'm surprised you didn't ask about posterization. Posterization is generally be modeld as a (non-linear) filter, and posterization is commonly referred to as an effect (when the original comes from a denser color space). It is also a cost savings in printing but not in digital imaging.

Is that what you meant by converting between binary representations?

Now whether that is legal or not is debatable. I would interpret the rule to be yes, that is illegal as an 'effects filter' - but I do see some ambiguity.

Clearly gaussian blur, unsharp mask ('effect filter'), and all jpg conversion filters (generally not considered an effects filter), as well as Neat image (seems like an effect filter to me) are all legal filters in basic challenges.

Anyway, keep us posted.

County Courthouse
by Germaine

Comment:
Wow. Doesn't really seem like you could administer stiff punishment in this environment.

Boards
by bbright

Comment:
too centered, perhaps? Good choice of subject matter.

Leaf Line
by admart01

Comment:
First Leaf pattern that I've liked. Well composed, good DOF, good strong contrast between light-dark green.

Pedal Pattern
by yakatme

Comment:
Too much DOF - need to blur the background on this or compose by angling more? Just MHO. Nice subject matter.

too many M&M's
by MattO

Comment:
A break in the pattern would have generated more interest - perhaps a blue or brown one replacing one on the thirds that is in moderate focus. Good pattern none-the-less. Perhaps also a bit more DOF (double it)?

Universal Pattern - which changed the world.
by prabhu

Comment:
Not sure the pattern of numbers nor letters is universal. But good approach, nicely lit.

Sew Retro
by RKT

Comment:
Great idea. I think the lighting choice was not best - such strong side light does not really add to the message.

Death & Love
by dewed

Comment:
Wow! Wonderful emotion. The crop gives it a very realistic look as well - although perhaps not the best looking crop.

At the Scent of Rain
by datcat

Comment:
Fantastic Image. Appears to have too much ?pincushion? distortion - can you correct that with a lens calibration for distortion? Color/Tone is outstanding. You may have some difficulty meeting the challenge theme - but this image is worth submitting. Good luck.