William Parmley's "Starburst" Described as reminding one of 4th of July Fireworks. When pointed out I see it, yes, but for me the image as a whole does not convey this impression to the viewer. It needs perhaps more color, more brightness, more dazzle, even if it's natural appearance will need to be "improved" upon, because without it the leaf is an interesting leaf, and very well photographed, but it is not sua sponte Fireworks in the viewer's mind's eye. Cy Galley's "Fire" Very wise to use a 300mm telephoto, Cy. This picture works - it reminds me even of Moses' burning bush. The flame is startling in shape and brilliance and appears to be almost unearthly in origin, perhaps spewing from the ground. It is not your usual fire. Technically excellent despite the unusual circumstances. D. Glenn Arthur Jr's "My Neighbourhood's a Real Circus" The picture is interesting but it needs cohesion. It has sparks in the literal sense but not in the emotional. The first thing that struck me was the lack of focus, and the foggy tonality of the image. The sparking is somewhat hidden, and frankly I didn't even notice it the first time I viewed it - it does not draw the viewer's attention to it. The other items in the picture are somewhat of a jumble - perhaps a larger frame (less cropping) would have helped. I have seen much better from Glenn on the gallery. Norman Baugher's "Serenity" The description of "simplicity and peacefulness" are dead on and this picture works well. The tonal contrasts of the picture have been brought out well, especially the shadows on the ground and on the stone wall. The composure is very good, with the otherwise unbalancing tendency of a tree somehow framing the image well - the latticework of the crippled tree branches (it was good to leave out the trunk) contrasts well with the straight lines of the wall/fence and of the geometrical gate. The photo gives the viewer an impression of "Serenity". My impressions only. Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
