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Really beautiful, did you de-saturated the white petals? Nice job.

Very impressive Howard! To me these are always humbling images to look at, saw you have a number of other great shots in your portfolio too.

Interested in any feedback on lighting and composition. Thanks!

That's interesting Jim, thanks. I've spent a good amount of time in Wisconsin & Illinois, but can't recall ever seeing one. I'll have to pay more attention next time. Best wishes!

I agree with all of the other comments, really a terrific image. What's most compelling to me is this vantage point you've chosen from a darkened room...a powerful draw into the image; as it's always said: "Go towards the light".

That's a really interesting barn...with all of its openings is it designed for a specific purpose? I like the big sky composition.

Beautiful abstract; well seen and executed.

I think it's a great composition with ample shadow detail. A polarizing filter may have brought more drama out of the sky. Nice job!

The composition and pose is interesting as it gives it a journalistic feel...I definitely sense the strong connection between these two people, well done. Best wishes

Thanks Len, extreme low key was exactly what I wanted in this image...in fact, I had them wear matching black turtle necks to place all emphasis on their faces and candle arrangement. Getting a usuable look out of all 4 of these characters at the same time is often quite the task; although no PS was involved in this particular shot...I wouldn't rule it out in a moment of desperation!! Appreciate your opinon! MJ

You've turned this into quite a series, Len! Do you have a wide angle of the entire exhibit? I have been to the Cabelas in Nebraska a couple of times and don't recall anything this elaborate at that location. I like the composition here with the soft focus area; adds good breathing room to the image.

Nice arrangement Trine...really beautiful as a high-key image.

Well done, Javed.

I really like the control of depth and focus...looks like the image could have been taken with a view camera, lensbaby...etc giving it a more timeless feel than a straight shot would have. Terrific composition, IMO very appealing image..

My first attempt at this kind of subject matter. I came across the

graffiti while photographing bridges along the old pacific

highway...the wall is part of the understructure of one of the

bridges. Would appreciate any suggestions.

As I sit at my computer up here in Washington I can hear the rushing water outside maxing out our rain gutters...what an ambiance to view your fine photograph, Ken! I really like how the beaded water mottles the strict lines...the one streak of water appears to be tearing the image apart. Best wishes, Mark

BY FAR THE BEST sample shot I've seen from the D200 yet!!

Love the color saturation...very nice Alec.

The cap and booties is a nice touch that sets this image apart from others I've seen. Also I really like the inclusion of mother's left hand which I find symbolically tender and secure. Best wishes

The lead racer leaning forward adds exciting tension to this photograph; IMO an exceptional moment perfectly captured. I also like how the other racer is looking on at him...perhaps in amazement of his will to win. Excellent work Razaq!

I really like the proportions of the image and detail in the trees; IMO the alterations are tastefully done...has the feel of an ink drawing on heavily textured paper. I'm guessing the shadow/highlight tool was involved? Best wishes

I think my previous post wasn't clear enough and got misinterpreted as a suggested end-state (which it is not)...it wouldn't be if it were mine either. My point is that there's a lot more color and brightness that could be drawn out if desired, so I exaggerated it. As you indicate Randy, no two monitors will render the same...what really matters is what emerges from the printer! Best wishes, Mark

Hi Randy, I agree with the other comments on this image, gorgeous! On my monitor the colors seem a little flat, most likely from compression...I upped the contrast a bit in Curves to reveal the wealth of color that could be pulled out, how does it appear to you? I saw your other images in this series and it looks to have been a fantastic trip.

Thanks again to all for your feedback!

Randy -- I've not been inside myself, however my 12 year son (who gets me out to these events)has twice been invited up into the cab by the engineer. We did ride the train that evening and I was very impressed with the resoration throughout.

I'll agree that there are a number of options for this image. I myself had mixed feelings about the right hand side (crop or no crop), but (to me) the image just isn't the same without those elements; ultimately it captures what impressed me most at that moment. An unusual cold front through the Portland, OR area sent temps down into the low 20's which accentuated the venting steam and put a little snow on the ground...the bright light to the right came from a large bank of mercury vapor spotlights. IMO the people add sense of scale and mystery as they emerge from the brightly lit steam; the slow shutter speed rendered the child's right arm in the forefront "ghostly" which I just find eerie and interesting given the setting. All in all I've done very little to the image...the train itself is painted in orange, so I backed off the tungsten glow a bit.

John F. - Was that during its bicentennial run across the nation? I agree, an amazing machine.

John W. - No opportunity to get a pic without steam...I very much wanted to cross the tracks to get a shot from the other side, but for safety reasons it wasn't allowed.

Would appreciate any comments/impressions...Happy Holidays!