Dark and stormy night
by jkirkla1

Comment by Gracious:
Very original and I like it. Even the movement of the finger illustrates the process. I'd like to see some of the yellow removed from the overall pic though.

Dark and stormy night
by jkirkla1

Comment by Gotcha:
Mom use to tell me I shouldn't read in low lighting like this. My first impact impression of this was that the lighting is a little incandescent for my taste...... but after pondering.. it sets this capture up perfectly giving the suggestion that brighter lighting would only benefit those of us who see. - great job, nice finger movement while maintaining clarity in the hand. - 8

Dark and stormy night
by jkirkla1

Comment by jsabbarton:
Great picture... But has it been retouched?

Dark and stormy night
by jkirkla1

Comment by floperl:
what is that?

Dark and stormy night
by jkirkla1

Comment by sheyingshi88:
Living by texture. Good idea well executed.

Dark and stormy night
by jkirkla1

Comment by Nswenson0:
VERY good picture. I'll be dissapointed if it's not in the top 20. I mean, you must be DAMN good if you your blind and can still take decent photos! LOL

10, no questions asked.
Nswenson

Dark and stormy night
by jkirkla1

Comment by janfries:
Nice idea!

Dark and stormy night
by jkirkla1

Comment by jmsetzler:
This is an excellent example of texture... the composition is also very nice. The motion blur in the finger really adds a great touch to this one :) The only thing I don't particularly like in this image is the yellow tone of the paper. Is this the natural tone or is it in need of a white balance adjustment? good work :) = 7 - jmsetzler

Dark and stormy night
by jkirkla1

Comment by tee tah:
I like this lots. Texture is a feeling... with the fingertips. Some photos give you a feeling of texture with your eyes. This conveys the true feeling of texture by "seeing" with the fingers.

Dark and stormy night
by jkirkla1

Comment by autool:

Composition10
Originality10
Technical Aspects9
Meets Challenge9
Total Score10

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool