mark lucas

Very good Anthony. Not much difference between the two is there?

I see I got many more ratings than you - perhaps this is down to the light trails being more pronounced in my image?

I wonder, way back, who was the first person to try it?

Thanks for taking the time to comment on my picture.

I would suggest a levels adjustment to increase contrast. Otherwise composition and pose is good.

I would suggest uploading a larger image next time.

Fantastic lighting and sharpness but unfortunately I feel the bowl is the "wrong" object to be in this photo. It neither complements nor contrasts the subtle, almost monotone background of the decayed frame and sill.

I appreciate that things may be "as found", but perhaps a decaying rose or similar would complement the overall mood.

John, I left a comment on your thread in the Site Feedback Forum.

Anyway, about the image....

Firstly, I like it. BUT, there are some niggles. Compositionally, I think you're in too tight on the tree, which is, after all, your main subject. Perhaps a lower viewpoint would also have helped this one.

The blue cast is nice, but overall it falls a little short.

Superb exposure and execution, but perhaps just a little too much to see in one photograph?

The foreground, in my opinion, instead of leading the eye to the mountain, fights with it for domination.

However, still a beautiful picture!

Pedro, I prefer a tighter crop and a little more contrast - just my opinion.