Leather & Laces
by PollyBean

Comment by sump:
The lighting is nice and the picture's really cool.

Leather & Laces
by PollyBean

Comment by cycomerlin14:
I really like the glow and color, overall mood. Easy 9

Leather & Laces
by PollyBean

Comment by pix-al:
Excellent - really like this one. 10.

Watching craft
by PollyBean

Comment by PollyBean:
Thanks for the comment.
When taking the photo I wanted to get the candy craft in focus, but as the lady was surrounded by people and moving, so the scene was over before I could get the shot I wanted. :( When I looked at this shot I liked the expressions of the people watching, but the girl on the left was looking at me, so thus the weird blurring.

Originally posted by glad2badad: This is an interesting image. My eyes are worn out trying to find a place to land. ;^)

Agreed.

Originally posted by glad2badad: I see where you applied what looks like gaussian blur - perhaps try feathering the blur substantially more so the effect is more gradual. If you want to lose the eyes entirely I would also up the gaussian blur level a few notches.

I think I'll re-edit to try a softer feathering blur.

Originally posted by glad2badad: I have a feel for where you wanted to go with this. Great idea. Just needs a little fine tuning...that of course is my humble opinion only! ;^) Smile and keep having fun!

Thanks :) I'm having ots of fun. Hope u are too!

Message edited by author 2005-08-30 15:12:45.

Watching craft
by PollyBean

Comment by glad2badad:
This is an interesting image. My eyes are worn out trying to find a place to land. ;^) Unfortunately they end up in the boys armpit, his nose, or the girls mouth. I see where you applied what looks like gaussian blur - perhaps try feathering the blur substantially more so the effect is more gradual. If you want to lose the eyes entirely I would also up the gaussian blur level a few notches.

I have a feel for where you wanted to go with this. Great idea. Just needs a little fine tuning...that of course is my humble opinion only! ;^) Smile and keep having fun!

Out on the ocean
by PollyBean

Comment by SJCarter:
Love the movement of the water and the pose of the gull. I agree that a slightly different crop might serve you well here - to get the main subject out of the dead center. I would also suggest deepening the tones of the water to create more contrast with the gull. Nice shot.

Dead head
by PollyBean

Comment by SJCarter:
Beautiful focus & DOF. The composition is excellent too. The lighting is a tad harsh (maybe consider a little burning?) and you might consider cloning out the cobweb. Still, a very striking image.

Graphic Flower
by PollyBean

Comment by SJCarter:
Wow - this is REALLY cool! What a creative mind you have. So much going on here and yet it's basically a very simple image. Your focus, DOF, & tones are spot on. You really made it even more interesting with the lines you chose too. Very nice job.

Four Reflection
by PollyBean

Comment by PollyBean:
hehe! Real, I wish! Yup, I got two gynormous mirrors......
(See Photographer's Comments, above, for details) :D

Originally posted by glad2badad: Ok - I give. What did you do here? Is this for real or a post-processing trick? If it's for real...where was it for the Illusions challenge??? He-he.

Message edited by author 2005-08-26 15:59:49.

Drain
by PollyBean

Comment by glad2badad:
Is that Kentucky blue grass?! ;^) It's different...