C.H.I.C.A.G.O.
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment:
CPTII, oi!

Wow, nice cityscape. Flip it horizontally and you'd've got "DPC" on them lights.;p
The colours are amazing, the exposure dead on, but it's the sharpness (or un-sharpness, rather) that hurt your shot, placing it where it is now. So mebbe a little more sharpening next time.

Dusky Pulsating City
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment:
CPTII, oi!

This shot burns the eyes, yeah?;p
It doesn't really fit that well in this particular challenge but still, it's a nice cityscape.
Wouldn't have the composition any other way, ang I guess a little sharpening wouldn't've hurt. Nice sky as well.

"Sitting in his nowhere land"
by yanko

Comment:
CPTdos, ayos!

Very funky PP, Richard! Yeah, I like the darkness of this.
Also, great take for the challenge. I'd un-crop a bit from the right side, but all in all, it's a great photo.
I'd've woken up the guy, were I you, and ask if he's sleepy. Hehe.

Texas State Capitol Building
by yanko

Comment:
CPTDos, ayos!

Quite a different rendering from other shots of th same subject. Very good, sir.
The duotone and angle WORKS, as far as I'm concerned.
Like your still life entry, this one looks very clean, and crisp. As usual, great clarity and tonality.
It's amazing to watch you progress and steadily improve in this. It's pretty inspiring, actually.
Rock, sir.

Virtudes Angelicales
by yanko

Comment:
CPTII, oi!

Very cool shot, sir. It looks very much like a digital painting -- which is a compliment, by the way.
The great colour duality and the dramatic lighting make this a winner in my book. My favourite for the challenge.

Driving People Crazy
by Gunnsi

Comment:
CTPII
Not a bad photo, sir. It's just that your concept seemed not too well thought of -- as the DRIVING PEOPLE CRAZY tag wasn't particularly evident in your shot. Also, the blue duotone seemed a random choice for PP. Sorry if I'm making assumptions here, but that's what I see.
Point of improvement: a different facial expression on the face, and a huge bump up in the contrast department. With that, i guess you could keep the blue duotone.
Good luck on the next challenges!

Engrossed
by margiemu

Comment:
double post. i suck.;p

Message edited by author 2006-06-09 05:21:38.

Engrossed
by margiemu

Comment:
CTPII
Hey Marge. Didn't get to vote this, actually, but I would've given it an 8. It's very well done, IMO.
Again, I'd've gone for a tighter vertical crop for this, drastically lessening the black negative space and and giving the viewer that almost "claustrophobic" feel.
But that's just me.;p

the Agony of Defeat
by margiemu

Comment:
CTPII
Hey Margie, great job. A 6+ and a top 20 (almost a top 10!). You even got a comment from Mr.Cuesta. Ah, envy.
Didn't get a 1. Now that's rare.
The skin texture and the expression did wonders for the shot. So is the slight (intentional) under-exposure.
Congratulations on your PB. You did well, ma'am.

Relief from the Heat
by margiemu

Comment:
CTPII
Wa-hey... why the low score? I just don't get people... this was one of your best shots, maybe even the best.
The water's mid-air freeze and your kid's expression made this shot, IMO. Nice vibrant colours, too.
Should've scored higher.
Personally, I'd go for a tighter, vertical crop -- cutting off the hose and some of your girl's body. A little sharpening would've helped, too, I guess.
A nice photo, all in all.