21st Century American Roadside
by Olyuzi

Comment by ahaze:
Technical: fits the challenge. Exposure lighting composition focus all good.

Personal: I might have moved just a tad more towards the front of the building to see a little more of the neon sign, but that's just a matter of personal preference. Nicely done shot- looks like a few of the diners in my area (Atlanta)!

My vote: 7

21st Century American Roadside
by Olyuzi

Comment by drgsoell:
Glass, chrome and neon make for a nice night shot.

21st Century American Roadside
by Olyuzi

Comment by justine:
I love diners and some day hope to shoot a whole series of them.Neat colors lights and focus. Good topic for the challenge. 8

To Commune With Nature
by Olyuzi

Comment by garlic:
Beautiful and strange

To Commune With Nature
by Olyuzi

Comment by betheliza:
great serene setting. i think i would like it better in black and white, since a lot of the color is washed out anyway.

To Commune With Nature
by Olyuzi

Comment by MaryC:
Really like this photo, wish the lighting could have been better for you.

To Commune With Nature
by Olyuzi

Comment by fredluvsHim:
Remember: Rule of thirds!!! Otherwise...I like!

Vapor Trail
by Olyuzi

Comment by Neuferland:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Hi! I like the idea behind this shot and I think I understand where the "edge" part is coming in on a couple of different levels, the edge of the water, the edge of the board, the edge of danger and it almost looks like on the edge of a storm!

The color of the water threw me off at first when I voted on this originally, guess I'm thinking all water should be blue but if nothing else we must think outside the norms on a lot of our shots. While the horizon looks very hazy indicating it might have been an overcast the day the light on the wind board and reflection of the water to the right makes me think the sun was peeking through at some point.

If you were going for the rule of thirds on this shot the board could be a little more to the right and maybe a slightly tighter crop on the bottom, bringing the board more into focus and better utilizing the negative space of water and sky around it. If you decide to recrop this shot I would love to see the new version. It's a wonderful overall shot and with a slight tweak to the brightness (just a touch) and the recropping I think this would make a fantastic shot.

Good Luck In Future Challenges!

Deannda
DNeufer@stny.rr.com if you have any questions or want to discuss this further!

Vapor Trail
by Olyuzi

Comment by GP:
What a nuance of color!!! All the compliments!

Vapor Trail
by Olyuzi

Comment by Rooster:
I miss my days of board sailing! Love the shot! 0