Okay, I am really sorry for the delay. Sometimes when you get picked to be a judge the dates don't quite align with previous plans, and yesterday my family and I had already planned a day trip for apple picking in the mountains. I appreciate you waiting for me!
It was an interesting assortment of entries this week; I'd hoped for a few more introspective images, really showing me your soul in your photographs, but I know not everyone recessarily shoots that way. I do think it's very important to cultivate a personal voice in art, however. But that said, I did give an alternate interpretation, so thanks to all for participating!
Here we go:
@Hughmac: a lovely little songbird, I like the red coloring against the other neutral colors. seems a wee bit soft, but I know how hard bird photos are.
@oblomow: I clicked your link to see what this guy is. But the link shows they are chess pieces, and this seems larger than life? Interesting carving nonetheless
@katbel: a photographer after my own heart. I would shoot skies every day if I could see them where I live.
@peter329: a very sweet portrait, great eye contact. i think the focus is ever so slightly off to her shoulder, but the tones are lovely
@akash.nu: normally i'm a stickler for watching the edges of the frame and cropping intentionally, but somehow I really like the kind of chaotic effect here; it seems to fit the overall mood of the image.
@LiE_: this is one where I do mind those slightly missed fingers at the bottom of the frame, especially since you have so much room at the top. But I love the negative space and the peaceful feeling here.
@AllergyDoc: I love that you thought about the theme this week and chose accordingly. Your subjects are well positioned in the light and the background is lovely.
@malofx: another stunning location, what joy on the groom! I might like to see this in a 4:5 crop just to get rid of some of the blown sky, but I hope the couple has this framed and hanging somewhere in their house.
@Laird Knox: I know this image definitely represents your voice because I see you post similar images over time. I love that it is so unique to you and how you shoot.
@OldMacs4Me: Another interesting entry, and thanks for considering the actual topic. Unfortunately I cannot see stereoscopic images, and never have been able to. As a kid I would use a Viewmaster toy with the wheel of photos and always close one eye because the images never lined up properly. I wish I could see this as intended ( but of course, you had no way of knowing, and most people can see these)
@kecklund: a literal interpretation of the challenge, you have used the available light very well and the moment and tones are quite lovely and effective
@Janichsan: Honk indeed, the viewer does have the impression of hearing him squawk.
@soulreaver99: those are some sharp teeth for such a small animal. I do think the focus is just a bit off, falling to some of the carpet fringes instead of the cat's head.
@dmb8021: Wow that background is awesome with the colors and compression. I'd love to see a bit more detail brushed into the tree where he is hiding, but overall this is a lovely composition and focus (and you played the theme game)
@tizeye: that is quite a setup! Video stuff is so over my head on how to do this, so I am suitably impressed
And drumroll.....................
3rd:
@katbel
2nd:
@dmb8021 &
@Laird Knox
1st:
@AllergyDoc
