DawsonPointers

Really neat concept, so very well executed! Smiles abound.

I guess the hats were too small to fit your Labs ;-}

Love it! I particularly like the multi-layered cloud deck and how the uppers are illuminated whereas the lowers are dark.

+1 to Gail's comments, Alf.  It would have a bit more impact without the watermark/logo. Do you find it necessary?

Su, your title of 'Cry' befuddles me. For some reason, I get the sense of a wing walker. Elements in the architecture remind me of aircraft. 

Art should be challenging and invoke thought. You succeeded!

Wow! Lots of lessons in this one. Thanks for sharing!

Pierre is right. Andrea, please consider that the watermark is a real distraction. Why do you feel you need it? 

Wonderful, Tamara! The shallow DOF really helps to focus on the subject. 

I remember when we didn't have these little fellows in Ontario. Guess they just crept in? 

Regards, John

Absolutely stunning! This has a lot of interest built into it. I could look at this for hours.

Great work, Tony.

Regards, John

Ron, thanx for allowing us to see the details of this capture! All I had to do was click on 'photo admin' and there it was!
Marvelous.

The great thing about photography today is that the images are maleable. Working from the original unprocessed image, the blown sky can be fixed, the excessive dodging on the town fixed, and the image cropped to new dimensions. The subject matter is very interesting. That is the important part of this image.
This would be a great image to 'hand off' to a bunch of people for post processing and see where it goes. Maybe that would be an idea for a new on-going photo.net thread?
I see in this image is an opportunity to print it (once 'fixed') on metallic paper. I think that would make make this image jump. The brassy colours and shimmering water would benefit from it.

You are continuing your amazing creative voyage, Chuck. Glad the ship is sailing with full wind in the sails.

What a good lesson on complementary colours! Well seen Art!

Hannu,I enjoy the photos of your magnificent friend. I haven't made comments as such so I thought I'd let you know. Please keep them coming.

Regards, John

Well chosen selective colour, Nick.

Somebody must have been running around having a good time. Did you keep up?

Did she sign a release because she is obviously a professional model?

She has considerable beauty which you have captured and shared. 

I notice the absence of tear and mouth stains. Hard to do with many breeds. 

Hope to see a lot more of Abbey, Gail.

Radu has amplified the beauty of the pallet of the back petals by smoothing the textures and forms found therein. At the same time, his treatment of the background has natural, soft and petal-like form.
There is the feeling of energy. It is not the kind that one would get with sparks or a square waveform buzz. It is the soothing kind that comes in a low frequency hum. You know the energy is there; but it isn't going to suddenly leap out and harm you.
Great choices and creativity Radu, and congratulations!

Maybe I'm the only 'Tim Burton' type amongst those who have commented so far.

This image is ambiguous to me.

It's easy to lean to the 'cutsie' stuff that others have called cliche. The title helps. That impression would be reinforced by dodging back to Durr's gallery. Maybe that is a good idea. On the other hand, what if that wasn't possible? Does the image stand on it's own?

If this image is viewed on it's own, there is a sad, morbid perspective that hit me right away. There are two young girls in angelic white vestments and bare feet headed down a restricted path towards a vast abyss. The blur reinforces the surreal. Wonder how the poor little girls met their fate? Spirits on their way to eternity?

I like being able to flip back and forth. Did Durr want it? Probably not. I'm sure the little girls and their families didn't. Still, I appreciate it in this image.

What if the little girls were semi transparent and the surroundings tack sharp? Does that convey 'forever'?

Lots of photographs force emotion. Polarization. Ambiguity is hard to achieve. For me, Durr's image did it.

The eye cannot see what the mind won't allow.

Maybe you don't want a pat on the back;but, I like this Laura.

Regards, John

There is an element of trompe l'oeil in this photo. I perceive a slope to the bottom of the image created by the perspective; but, there is no evidence that one really exists. That's part of what makes this image noteworthy.

What's great about hoar frost is that it surrounds the branches rather than sitting on them. The environmental conditions that lead to hoar frost also helped with the dissolve of the background, which is outstanding. No bokeh required. Kudos to Brian for being there, composing and posting this image.

What's missing is a subject. No noun in the sentence full of adjectives. The rest is well done.
Is that not worthy of discussion?
I'm glad that the blowhards have moved to their own controlled zone and have decided not to taint the POW with self-important bloat. Thanx guys. Have fun.

Great placement and perspective. Well done!

Sad story, or is it? I look at this as a tribute to the pup's legacy rather than loss.

Well done.

Regards, John

A great portrait under challenging conditions. Looking forward to seeing you photograph this handsome pup against a black background. If you've already done that, Larry, please point me in the right direction.

Please give Barclay all the best from Hattie and Harry on this Valentine's day.

Regards, John

Another outstanding demonstration of your skill.

Regards, John