andrew_vonbank

Thank you for the kind words, Jason. You challenge me to explain. Though this image is a vertical one, it is vertical in composition only. This image was shot above my subject, with the lens plane situated parallel to the ground. As to my rendition of the geranium-ness of my subject, I should point out that this image does depict the blooming structures of said plant in not one, but two angles. Since the blooming structures of this plant last for only a brief period my concentration is, of course, on them. Even this does not seem to satisfy your desire to see complete geraniumosity. But what IS the true nature of the wild geranium? WOULD a closer macro crop of a solitary geranium (flower) reveal more characteristics of said species? I don't know. Perhaps. Perhaps not. Would a close-up of one of it's leaves or roots better elucidate the truest qualities of this organism? Please visit the above attached photo. Its a frame of a single wild geranium flower submitted for your approval. Grant me some compositional latitude, as I generally dislike square images. The image shows a single wild geranium flower visited by a tiny fly. Perhaps this depicts, without distraction, the true nature of the wild geranium. You're OK. Peace.

You've captured the colors of the Moab area landscape within the sky. Nice work.

Thanks to all who commented on this image, and for the constructive criticism. I saw the magenta blotches some of you spotted and found that the magenta/red had accidentally been hyper-saturated. Problem corrected. Thanks for all the good eyes out there.

I like this composition because it has a spartan touch, accentuates the natural forms within rigid confines, and integrates the border with the pictorial subject. Nice work.

Exquisite depiction of a North American Diptera. The composition and framing make this image really outstanding.

Splendid and artistic scarab beetle rendition reminiscent of nineteenth-century zoological specimen images. Well done, Richard.

Really nice image, but what's with the green foot prints on the border?

I wear the Wanker Badge proudly in honor of you, Lex. Peace.

Another of your spectacular "insects doing what they do best" series. My only guff with this image, however, is in your presentation. The drop-shadow on this one competes with the actual image. 3-D framing not well suited for a biological subject with a predominant black background, in my humble opinion. This fantastic image stands on it's own without gimmicks, Mark. Peace.

I've rarely seen such a beautifully mysterious depiction of tree formations within photonet, or anywhere for that matter. Excellent grayscale tonality and composition.

Splendid colors and forms. The lower arching shadow directs and balances the composition. Superior abstract. Excellent work.

Pure natural abstraction. Probably misunderstood. A good example of seen forms that bridge the gap between the microscopic and the infinite. Quite nice.

Beautiful in it's grayscale composition. Evocative with it's touches of early photography. Humorous in it's depth of field. Timeless with it's pseudo-anachronism. Exquisite image.

I've always had an affinity to this kind of image. Spartan white abstract of the best kind.

Well composed. Peace.

Such a starkly superb image, Julius. The contrast is excellent in it's tonal range considering you've photographed a snowy scene. The subtle shadows add much to the texture and feel to the picture. The composition is right on, in my opinion. Those subtle shadow tones extend to the edge of most of the frame except to the bottom left and, without any perceptible border, really creates a wonderful negative space that define the snow cover with pure white. Top notch abstract, man! Pristine beauty. Nice work.

Catwalk stairs attached to the side of a large fuel tank make for some interesting shadow

abstractions. I'd like to know what you think. Peace.

A playful creation using a few of my images. I'm very interested in your opinion and

comments. Peace.

This has the IR look of grayscaled Kodachrome reversal film with the "bleeding" of highlights and some dark spotting on the positive, Jeffrey. Still, I like the contrast between the cactus and the sky. With the wisp of a cloud, a morsel of a mountain and a frame mostly hidden with brush, this has to be the teaser frame of your desert portfolio. I'd like to see more.

Striking composition. The long focus takes the image into the abstract yet retains it's integrity as a landscape. An E. Hopper detail in the flesh. Nice work.

I like the simple composition of this soft, buttery textured natural ornament.

Another of a series of images shot in Antelope Canyon, Navajo

Nation, Arizona- this time an RGB image. I thought the use of the

horizontal format gives more the feel of an otherworldly landscape.

I really like how the sandstone formations change color as sunlight

is diffused penetrating the depths of the slot canyon... one of the

reasons why Antelope Canyon is the darling of photographers. These

colors are very true to those in the scanned transparency. I'd like

to know what you think.

Delicate Arch in Arches National Park is one of the most photographed natural wonders

in Utah. I tried for a different angle on this very cool place and saw an abstract

resemblance to mythological Atlas within the sandstone formation. I hope you can see it

too.

Shot in the late afternoon in late October. Reflected light illuminated the underside of the

arch nicely and a circular polarizer really brought out the clouds and gradation of blue

hues in the sky. I'd like to know what you think.

Beautiful and flawless portrait, Jim. You certainly don't need photoshop to improve on a portrait of such a beautiful woman. Seldom have I seen such an interesting, inviting, and provocative portrait as this on PhotoSIG. Nice work.

Superb shot under Mesa Arch, Morey. Nice to see "the washer woman" silhouetted (small) in the left, too. The morning haze and rich color really make for a fine capture. Your use of negative space adds another dimension, as well. Nice work. Late afternoon shots of this place don't have the same impact as yours. Canyonlands NP is a weird and magical place.