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Hi Larry- Thanks for the comments. I met this gal at the North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro, NC. The animals there are not caged, but are in large open areas. She was the only one in the pride that was awake. There were a lot of trees, so the light was quite dappled as you can see from the light and shadow patterns on her fur as well a the grass.

Thank you Sweid and Ruud.

Lovely waterfall shot - soft light, soft colors and soft water - a pleasure to look at - very calming

Rich with texture and mood, - brooding, vibrant, foreboding, and fascinating! Wonderful light and well done as usual!

Nice use of a part to represent the whole and tell a story...or maybe make up your own story about why the bike is laying by a tree on a sidewalk. Very interesting image that keeps the viewer engaged!

Comments/suggestions appreciated. My goal was to convey the heat and vibrance of the city and the Mediterranean summer. Thanks for your time.

Mike, Alf and Doug - I very much appreciate your sharing your thoughts and commenting. This was a scene that impacted me very strongly. Knowing that other viewers have similar reactions when looking at this image means that I successfully captured the essence and mood of the moment. I never considered the "reality" aspect of it, but you are right - this image is pretty much pure reality, and reality can be very powerful...which gives me something new to ponder vis a vis my photography. Thank you all!

A fine example of "less is more!"

This is a very dramatic image. Talk about a leading line...! I'm a resident of NC and have not yet been to Grandfather Mountain. This photo makes me want to go there! Love the simple color palette that enhances the lines. The textures and shading on the road (can't tell if they're from rain showers or road repairs) add just the right amount of texture and interest - a great contrast to the fairly uniformly textured green grass. The only suggestions I would make would be to either clone in a little greenery or crop the top a bit lower to eliminate the little speck of gray sky peaking through in the upper left corner. It's a small detail, but to my eye, doing that really strengthens the dramatic impact of the image. My second suggestion is to lighten just a little the very dark pine tree in the lower left. The branches very effectively point the viewer's eyes right into the ess-curve, but the darkness is a bit of a heavy element and, I suspect, a little clipped. Overall it is an excellent photo. You have a good eye!!

Minimally processed image of a lobster boating heading out in thick early morning fog in coastal Maine. The trees on the shoreline are barely visible, and to me the sense of isolation in this scene was overwhelming. Shot from aboard my own sailboat while at anchor. What do you see/feel? Did I succeed in conveying the feeling or is it just a dull, dark photo? How could I improve it? Comments/suggestions are truly appreciated. Thank you in advance to those who comment.

Marta - I love your processing of this old staircase image. It has a soft, dusty glow that creates a sense of welcome rather than foreboding. The contrast of light and dark, shadow and highlight and your use of lines create a visual fascinating and pleasing photograph. My eyes keep traveling up the staircase wanting to see what is there. Beautifully done!!!!!!

Hi Tony - Yes, it does indeed have "that old look" as I intended. This is also posted on my FB page with more explanation/discussion.

Alf and Tony - thanks so much for your input. I also debated about the shell going off the edge of the photo, but it extended so far that it created a lot of dead space... It looked off balance and very empty. Maybe there is a better way to handle this?

Stunning colors and composition. Another masterful creation.

Shot with 60mm Nikkor micro lens, but seems more of a still life than a macro/close-up shot. Comments/suggestions appreciated. thanks for your time.

Macro/close-up shot with a Nikkor 60mm micro. Comments/suggestions are appreciated.