Due South
by Dudski

Comment:
Wow - I'm usually unimpressed by sky-shots like this but this one certainly has a nice effect.

Kilkenny
by Azrifel

Comment:
Great portrait/candid!

Under the Bridge
by doc_gonzo

Comment:
Nice processing - you brought the texture out perfectly...

In The Midnight Garden
by Simms

Comment:
Brilliant - really love this shot! << 10 >>

September in the Rain
by Jutilda

Comment:
LOVE THIS!!! So many emotions portrayed in one image ~ grit and delicacy with wonderful texture - awesome!

The Cowboy
by JawnyRico

Comment:
Congrats, Sean! Great finish for a well executed entry...

closing time for the final time
by surfinbird

Comment:
Michael - congrats on the top ten placement here!

Train
by photokid69

Comment:
Great idea & well executed - inspiring even!

Placidity
by ryand

Comment:
Well done - these are fun to do & work with later in post. I particularly like this one, the balance of exposure is really spot on - I don't think people recognize how difficult it can be sometimes to get shots like this right, it should've placed much higher, IMO :~)

Elemental Road
by AP

Comment:
Adam - yeah, I have to agree with Jeff on this one. So much so that I didn't even recognize the portfolio version when browsing through your stuff last week. I did give this one a 6, but my vote was down mostly because of the extreme obviousness of the valley dodging at first glance. The more you look at the piece, the less it seems like it was edited & more natural the light along the river appears - that may have been where you got into trouble with voters like me. That first impression can do you in sometimes! The other part I may have subtracted for was the blooming highlights on the foreground branch.

Sometimes, after I'm done editing a composition, I'll bring back the original shot to see if mixing it in will reveal some areas where I went too far. I think this is a good example where you may have found that technique useful as well!