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Very nice! It appears you've turned the photo upside down; I wish the photo had better resolution, though. Great idea nonetheless!

John, the colors have been enhanced somewhat; however, I've included the original for comparison...

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Jim, I've never found Cleveland Browns colors too appealing, but you've made them so here. Your compositions are fantastic, and your talent in putting photo-textures together quite awe-inspiring. This photo, though different in subject from many others in your portfolio, still bears your signature, and is a remarkable achievement! Great work!

Please upload a smaller size photo...difficult to see this one in its entirety!

Very nice idea! A couple of negatives, though - I would have preferred if you had photographed the flower twice, in the two positions, and then pasted them onto the same photo; here, the light / shadows gives away the put-together nature of the photo. Also, I'm not thrilled about the background (texture, color) or the frame. I think a plain black or off-white color would have created a stronger image. I do like the lighting on the background, though. You've definitely created a wonderful image; it's quite eye-catching, and sends a unique Yin-Yang message...good work!

This is a great concept, and quite different than many other bug shots on photo.net. It's difficult to photograph insects, esp. if they're racing away from you...from an aesthetic point of view, I'd have preferred the entire shadow of the spider to be visible (to the left); the shadows due to the roughness of the ?wall ?floor at top right also draws your attention away from the spider & shadow; it would have been nicer if you could have shot this on a smoother surface. Having said that, I love the idea behind this photo, and was pleased to see a unique bug shot...nice work!

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"IMHO" stands for In My Humble Opinion, IB (I believe)...

Excellent photo; I agree with Vincent Tylor above that aesthetically, this is an awesome visual. I also agree that acknowledging "special effects," as in this photograph, is paramount, so as not to mislead folks.

I would like to add, however, that changing levels (as long as it is within "reasonable" limits), esp. with nature photographs does not strike me as trickery, or somehow illegitimate - as long as it is acknowledged. Ansel Adams changed contrast on many of his prints, to find that they sold in greater numbers. In the end, it depends whether you are aspiring to be a gallery photographer (in which case artistic license is fine), or a National Geographic / journalist photographer (in which case you present photos as true to your own observation as possible) - IMHO.

 

Your photo here is just beautiful to look at - and for me, at this moment, and in this place - is all that matters.

 

I look forward to further creative work from you...

I don't mind the artificiality of some photos, but in this one, the colors don't seem to go with the mood of the photo - they are too distracting. The multi-hued sky in particular, draws your attention away from what I think should be the focus - the buildings and the gondola at the center of the photo...

But it would have stood out better if your lighting was brighter...I like the colors...and it appears to be a pregnant belly, but with these colors, this could have been a fruit(mango?), with a similar message. To emphasize the pregnancy, the skin tones need to be less orange...unless ambiguity was a part of your plans....

I normally like "bookend" photos, but in this one, I would have preferred either the two trees on the left or the one on the right being in the photo. Given that the tree on the right is so close to the right border, I think what would have worked best is a crop out of the right quarter or third of the photo, leaving just the two left trees in, with space to the right. Nice textures...another thought: it doesn't seem like you used a circular polarizer filter (per your technical details). Such a filter could have resulted in a bluer sky, giving you a better contrast with the white snow/trees.

While I have a beef with the lighting / background (blown spots, a less stark background may have worked better), your alcohol-driven creativity is to be applauded! Great concept; quite unappetizing!

This may win an abstract modern art prize somewhere...but I do not see the point. It is not pretty, it is not intriguing, and it tells no story...perhaps you could write about the idea behind the photo; perhaps that would shed some understanding...

Nice color, nice sunrise touching the peaks - however, I'd have cropped the foreground somewhat, to emphasize the peaks better. The foreground IS nice, color-wise, but I think some of it can be sacrificed. The foreground rock is a bit distracting, and perhaps a cut above it would redefine and energize the photo more...

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Couldn't you have gotten a bit closer?! Just kidding - very nice "self" portrait. Nice focusing, nice detail in the eye's reflection...good execution of a cool concept!

A bit too contrived, but nice overall effect. The ball does not fit onto a chess board, but I understand that it was in the service of satisfying your title...the pieces have been captured nicely (focus, lighting, angle), and I'm glad you did not feel the need to include all of them, enabling you to zoom in more on your ball. Nice "alternative" chess shot.

Nice pan...would have been nicer if the horse & jockey's motion were frozen even more (though I realize it's technically difficult to do). Makes me want to leave for the racetrack!

It's technically great, and it's a sweet concept. This photo certainly ascends to "art," and you've executed very well!

The shadows in this photo are not too pleasing; the dogs are not emphasized enough. Also, the building behind shows up too brightly, and I'm not too crazy about the "Notice" sign being cut off. Not a big fan of this photo...

Nice title...was there a way of excluding the tree to the right altogether? It would have emphasized the sculpture better. I like your low angle, and I like the lighting. The sepia tone does it justice as well...

Nice feeling of desolation, abandonment and loneliness. The clouds certainly add to this feeling, and the grass seems like a steadfast, loyal companion to the ruins. Nice use of B&W photography!

Very nice! Great use of simple background - it seems you may have even used some dodging...beautiful face, and nice expression!