Week 14 - Zwaanwijck
by hajeka

Comment:
Wonderful composition: curving path contrasting with straight lines of the gazebo, a background of soft dark shades setting off the congregated whites of the main subject, distinct archetectual details against the jumbled twigs and branches of nature. Great choice for black and white image, and over all very well done!

River portrait
by puzzled

Comment:
My vote for best in challenge. Love the splash of color and the impressionistic painting feeling. Having a beautiful entry that does not resort to the typical display of symmetry between the objects and their reflection helps make this a refreshing and very enjoyable image.

Fishin' Hole
by dhumann1

Comment:
This gives me a sense of the setting, but I wonder if a more artistic image lurks inside waiting to be discovered. For an example of what I am imagining, consider sharpening a little, and maybe cropping the upper part just above that wooden railing near the water and the sides to just where the ramp begins to come up -- which would give emphasis to the shadows, planks, and water while taking away a number of elements that seem distracting to my eye.

By Dawns Early Light
by jasonmccarthy

Comment:
The warm tones of a sun low in the sky give this a comfortable feeling, with the long shadows and vacant bench sending an invitation to relax. Is this a park hidden in a city?

Hidden Valley in Paradise
by cogerox

Comment:
Reminds me of Kauai, although the vegitation might not be right. I'll be interested in hearing a clarification of the "city" connection.

Chennai, India - City of Road Side Sales
by amateurboi

Comment:
This image has so much going on that I have a hard time letting my eye concentrate on the two salesmen. With such a crowd, it must have been difficult to simplify the background for any of the mutliple interesting subjects. Sometimes it is possible to get down low and isolate an object of interest against the sky. Unclear whether that would have been realistic here. Let us know what they are selling.

McClintock's Lost Shrine
by Pedxer

Comment:
A simple wooden cross near a wrecked car implies a sad tale of loss and sorrow. The table and metal stool complicate the picture, making me want to hear more about the real story.

small town
by ralph

Comment:
OK, a little town hidden downstairs with the model railroad set up. Wish the depth of field was greater so less of the detail would be lost in blur.

New York Fire Escape
by AP

Comment:
Interesting ghost-like effect of a semi-transparent smoker who perhaps has to hide to light up (and who hastens his journey toward death by doing so). I hope you reveal how you accomplished this.

Doorway to Heaven
by Judi

Comment:
Sorry, but the first thought I have is to wonder how long it will take for someone to put text into that opening in the sky and turn it into a cartoon-like thought-baloon. This is a stretch for me to connect with the challenge description, but I guess it could fit if you envision heaven as a hidden city of gold up there somewhere.