6am
by keriboi

Comment by justdidi:
It was worth the early rising! Nice

Playing Cards
by keriboi

Comment by makar:
I like the picture. Not sure that the title adds.

élégant
by keriboi

Comment by Teafran:
Not quite to the same level of expertise as some of the other avian images in this challenge, the image is technically flawed due to a difficult lighting situation leading to rather flat and dull coloring in addition to the soft focus which is ineffective. The distance involved leads to lack of detail which does not help the image at all. A good effort that might have been improved with a little more patience waiting for a different angle and lighting.

élégant
by keriboi

Comment by bennettjamie:
The photo could be great, but the photo was taken at the wrong time of the day which created an overexposure to the photo.

Through the trees
by keriboi

Comment by rinac:
Congratulations on your first ribbon and new personal best! Outstanding image.

Where im fromt
by keriboi

Comment by rinac:
lol@ Steve's comment

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff: New jerZey?

You realise of course Dane, that most Americans have never seen a map, much less know what New Zealand looks like ;) j/k.... or not.

Nice idea for a challenge like this one. Still might be worthwhile re-shooting with stock photo usage in mind. Try replacing the white background with blue. That way, if there are any creases/shadows, they'll just represent ocean waves. I would suggest changing the colour of the tacks to red and white for the country outline (making a connection to the flag with red/white against blue) and maybe black for the letters NZ?

p.s. If you ever realise you've made a title typo after a challenge has already started, just contact SC and ask them to change it for you. They're a pretty cool bunch and usually quick off the mark :)

Message edited by author 2009-04-27 18:44:53.

élégant
by keriboi

Comment by Ammie:
Good capture of a good momoent

Playing Cards
by keriboi

Comment by Ellen_Laurel92:
The simplicity of this picture is nostalgic and memorable

élégant
by keriboi

Comment by bobcc:
too washed out in the highlights for me

Its only a dream
by keriboi

Comment by keriboi:
i didnt want to sharpen it too much as I wanted the effect of it being what you would see in a dream