Meet your destiny
by heida

Comment:
Love the blue tones of this. Great concept and composition. I find the one cloud in the center to be a little distracting. Give the 'no editing restrictions' I probably would have cloned it out. Either way, this is a great shot and I give it a 9!

A New Dawn
by Toddh

Comment:
What an awesome photo... Gets a 10 from me. There isn't much else to say about it!

Behold, HE Comes on a Cloud
by karmat

Comment:
AMEN! 10

Indianapolis Motor Speedway
by gowf67

Comment:
All right, my home town (sort of, I'm from Pendleton). Living in Colorado now. Nice shot and I remember this well!! I like all the reds...

Lincoln Memorial
by daverx7

Comment:
Must be Kollin... possibly?
Nice shot of the Lincoln Memorial. Most shots that you see are close ups... I like the way this shows more of the architecture. Great columns, and I love those stairs, even though you can't see them here. I've taken some night shots here as well... The lighting creates such a brownish yellow cast. I would prefer this with a little less yellow... maybe desaturate a little in editing. I also like that you included some of the lighted wall above the top facade. I never did this in any of my photos. Overall, great shot, a place I' enjoy very much! 8 from me.
JD Anderson

90* Crane
by A Weaver

Comment:
This shot has some interesting lines... I like that you did it in black and white, and the sun breaks up the image and adds to the composition. The only thing I would change would have been more space below the hook. Show us the load, or show us the hook. Seems kind of stopped there and I want to see further down. Nice placement of the crane in the frame!
JD Anderson

Basking in the morning sun
by Blurry

Comment:
I like this shot because it is very unique and original as compared to other Garden challenge shots. This reminds me of those dreams where you realize you are at work or in school in your underwear!! LOL Everyone has heard of the "forgot your pants" dream,but this image brings it to a visualization for me! (No disrespect intended) The only thing I can think of that would improve this shot(for me) is to shoot from a slightly higher vantage point, shooting at a slightly steeper angle down to exclude the dark triangle (left side) and greenery (right side) at the top of the frame. ou could also employ the rule of thirds by composing with your model a little to the right of center. Still, an excellent photo and one of my favorites this week. 10 from me!
JD Anderson

Hermann the German
by kebmod54

Comment:
My neighbor was a WWII veteran with lung damage from the war. He was a really neat old guy, awesome father and grandfather. He was confined to his house for 40 years due to his medical condition and treatments. Over the years, he collected tens of thousands of books, and his favorite was called Herman the German. He loaned it to me, but he died before I had a chance to read it. I still have it, and it was kind of out of sight, out of mind. Your photo has inspired me to dig up that book and read it. I owe it to a great man who has left this place behind, for a better one.
As for your photo, this is a great detail. Your lighting is perfect to give you lots of contrast and graytones. DPF is also ver good, everything being sharp and detailed. Nice shot, and do you know if this statue has anything to do with the book I am referring to? (supposed to be about a spy during the war).
JD Anderson

LMAO Hockey Hair
by rogerspaul

Comment:
I've been to tons of hockey games, met lots of hockey players. Everything is right in theis photo except there is no anger in the eyes. Seems like this pose should be accompanied by some anger and craziness, especially in the eyes. Regardless, being a big hockey fan (Go Redwings!) I give it a 10!
PS, I can't tell from this picture, but I bet there are too many teeth in that mouth as well!!

Pogmania
by nbagirl72

Comment:
I remember these things!! My nephew had them everywhere, and I mean everywhere! This works great in black and white. I probably would have shot in macro mode, more on top of the first several stacks, maybe angling the camera downwards a little. I think the composition would be more of an eye grabber if there was an extreme close up, with stacks going off into the distance. Worth a try...
Focus is good, DOF is great! I like the contrast... works well for this image...
Good luck in the challenge.
Smellyfish