Russian Empress-Dowager to be reburied this September
by GuGi

Comment by whiteroom:
this is great! love the processing

Budapest
by GuGi

Comment by Jutilda:
This is a stunning perspective. It looms large and has a power of it's own in this image. I love the texture of the turrets, as well as their shapes and pointed "arrow" roofs that send your eye straight up to that stark sky. Lovely.

... canal colours ...
by GuGi

Comment by GuGi:
Alienyst, Thank you for taking the time to comment on my photograph. I really do appreciate it.
GuGi

... canal colours ...
by GuGi

Comment by CEJ:
Hello from the DPC Critique Club!

I have studied your image and have the following to offer:

Composition/perspective: this is an interesting image for many reasons. Being totally abstract in composition, there is no point of reference for comparison. But that doesn't hurt the image. I think it is one of the stronger points. The reflection is very well placed in the photo and as such makes you look all the longer trying to figure out what the reflection is of. By the time you figure it out you are so caught up in the colors (see below) and the soft designs that you are absorbed. Very pleasing shapes and designs and your angle of approach helps to strengthen that aspect. Very well done!

Color: very well developed and preserved colors in the image. The contrasts are strong and not distracting. The balance between light and dark colors is very well done. The range of colors is great and one can find pleasing tones all across the image.

Lighting: nice control of natural light - good choice of time of day as well as exposure control. Nothing seems blown out and nothing seems too dark. All delineations are clear and crisp.

Challenge requirements: as a Free Study the boundaries were off. A brave choice to enter such an abstract image. But it fits the challenge well as it allowed you to obviously express an artistic side while not relying on processing to achieve it. Very creative image.

Overall/my opinion: very strong abstract image. A real nice overall balance and composition. I like abstracts to begin with and this I find very pleasing and interesting to look at. Even for an extended period of time. At first I was a little distracted by some of the tendrils of reflection leaving the image at the bottom, but when viewed critically, they really don't have an impact at all. Very well done image!

Russian Empress-Dowager to be reburied this September
by GuGi

Comment by fotomann_forever:
Not knowing the story behind this, it was hard for me to see a story in it. After reading YOUR comments it makes a lot of sense to me. And, it's not uncommon to run a photo like this with a story like that. So, now, I have to say well-done on it. I wish the story could have run with the photo. That would have been neat, huh?

Technically, this photo is really good and despite probably getting a few DMNC votes scored somewhat well.

Is it photojournalism? Yes, I'd have to say. Does it stand alone? No, especially not to us not in the know. I'm actually ashamed I'm wasn't in the know on this, as I usually like to keep up on world events.

... canal colours ...
by GuGi

Comment by librodo:
Congrats captain. You desrve the high placement....should have been higher actually.

... canal colours ...
by GuGi

Comment by librodo:
Congrats captain. You desrve the high placement....should have been higher actually.

Russian Empress-Dowager to be reburied this September
by GuGi

Comment by Xilebo:
Fantastic shot,just love the strong tones and the gilded towers. Þessi er alveg frábær..það er nú meiri hraðferðin á þér :) og svo bara í borðana!

... canal colours ...
by GuGi

Comment by Xilebo:
Congratulations! Brilliant colors.
Til hamingju stelpa! Hefði aldrei giskað á að þú ættir þessa, fannst þrælflott þegar ég kaus í keppninni.

... canal colours ...
by GuGi

Comment by puzzled:
Personal best congratulations to you, Guðrún!! This has gorgeous colors and designs. Many good entries in this challenge, and you are right up there with the best - you go, girl!