Chasing Shadows: Good balance of shadows, sizes, shapes. Had me looking very close to take in all the elements. Would consider hanging large version in my living room. Well balanced and pleasing to look at. Assassin: Would not have this on my living room wall for obvious reasons, but if I were needing an illustrator for a book, I would hire Elson for the project. Subject is glorified by plain background with just a hint of shadow for depth. Excellent color range and clarity. mmmm mmmm good: DITTO! (means I agree!) My kind of picture! Shoe Repair: Not sure if darkened edges were intentional, but detailed person that I am, I'd be interested to see what lay in the shadows. Maybe actually watch the person in process of repair. The abundance of yellow tones make me feel a sadness, as if something were ending and this person is walking away from it. Rich Mason: I always enjoy collage (as in pieced together) photographs. This one is clearly defined, looks like a reflected window. I like the way you managed to keep yourself out of the shot, Rich. Something I never thought of until I saw my own shadow reflected off the bumper of a classic car I photographed. Well done, Rich. Mill: I like the expression of the foreground and fully understand the purpose of the black sky, but it's disturbing or distracting to me. Perhaps a very dark gray or deep, deep blue instead. The foreground would still stand out without the distraction of a fully black sky. Very good shot! is that Dog Life?: Yes it is, Kostas! Excellent depiction! This would make a good postcard, too! Ascending: Not quite sure of the meaning, ascending. Good composition. I feel there may be a story here, maybe one familiar to the area? I like the height difference between the poles and the child. Just wondering what the poles are used for. My analytical mind. Sorry - David Small: Over all I like your work. This one also has good composition. The subject is self explanatory, although a little more gradation might add some depth. Busker at Kingston: BRAVO! I really thought this was an oil painting! You amaze me once more. Keep it up, Chris! Indian Dance: Great portrait! Subject is well lighted. Features and colors stand out with no annoying shadows. Only one suggestion, maybe crop off some of the top and left side. Well done one and all. And no offence to the ones I didn't get, that's just me. Looking forward to next gallery. Keep up the great work! Shyrell Melara Family Photography http://yadtel.net/~jmelara ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!
