I gotta say that this week's photos are very interesting, in my highly regarded opinion. Michael Hughes (Bluebell Wood) - This almost has a dream-like impressionist feel to it. It oozes delicacy. If it weren't for the abundance of upward sloping diagaonals I would feel like taking a nap but as it is, I feel the desire to see what's up the hill. Bob Sull (Capt Dexter) - You wonder how you could make it better. That depends upon what you the image to convey. For me, the slanted horizon is disturbing. I also find the colors and the contrast a bit dull. Here http://ea.nickdorf.f-snet.com/temp/Untitled-1.jpg I tweaked contrast and saturation and straightened the horizon. I also burned a bit of the water. Also, in the sky you can see dark specks. That is likely dust on your sensor. You might want to clean it or have it cleaned. Now, the question is, is my version better? My mom says it is so that settles that. Alan Zinn (Untitled - San Francisco) - Oustanding filter use. It works perfectly with this image. It would be really cool if you got this painted or printed on the wall of the building behind you when you took the photo. There's your next project. If there isn't a building there then you've got another project. Kostas Papakotas (Still Crooked) - This is an intriguing image. I love the camera angle as if we're sneeking up and seeing something that is supposed to be hidden, the blue fingers and the way the tape and tape measure form a cross. There is very little in the photo but it is all so perfectly arranged with just enough information to make you wonder what is going on. Well, at least until you read that it's a grafitti festival. Roy H. Miller (Tulips Reach For The Sky) - While this is not an image I would want to hang on my wall, I think its another good use of Photoshop. I think the original image would not have nearly the punch that these plasticized, neon glow, psychadelic tulips possess. It has a real Alice in Wonderland mushroom eating trip feel to it. Sweet work. Greg
