Hi Dan,
Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment.
Best,
Jostein
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From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 4:40 AM
Subject: February 2006 Comments
A quick review of my reactions to the PUG entries for February:
" Paris, from the Ground up " by Jan van Wijk:: Wonderful!
Myfavorite of this month's gallery. A very effective shot, and it
trulyfits the theme for the month. I was in Paris at about the same
time,and tried to take a similar shot, but unbalanced, and in the
day time,featuring the iron work. Jan's shot is much more
effective.
" Sundial shell " by Keith McGuinness: Great Lighting and
effectiveimplementation of the theme. One of my favorites of this
month.
" Undone " by Dag Thrane: Another one of my favorites. I love
thecolor, and I love the composition, but the needle really makes
this amemorable photograph.
" Geometrical Elements " by BigButt: I like the colors and
thecomposition, but I find the out-of-focus wall on the left
distracting.
" Erasmus Bridge " by Henk Terhell: A lot of nice geometric
patterns,but a bit busy. I might consider cropping off the bottom
of thepicture.
" Calatrava " by Lucas Rijnders: Nice composition. I know you
can'tcontrol the weather, but it might look better with a blue sky
or moreinteresting clouds.
" In the Air " by Adelheid v. Kirschten: Interesting effect with
thepropeller. It would be nicer if you could see the bottom part of
thepropeller as well. I might crop off the triangular piece on the
rightedge.
" Freiburg Sidewalk " by Rick Womer: Good interpretation of
the"geometrical" theme, without being too literal about it. At
first, Ifound the motion-blurred leg distracting, but the more I
look at it,the more I think it really makes the photo special.
" Reflections and Refractions " by Thomas Cakalic: Another one of
myfavorites. Very clever, and very fitting to the theme. Great
colors,great concept, great implementation.
" Lines and Circles " by Thawatchai Kongsaktragool:
Simple,effective, and good use of DOF.
" Silver Stars " by Ray Allen: Interesting use of light and shade.
Good representation of the theme of the month.
" Geometrical Landscape " by Harald Rust: One of my favorites.
Creative interpretation of the theme. This shot transmits a
realfeeling for the peace and beauty of this place.
" Fallen Posts " by David J Brooks: Nice use of the logs to lead
theeye to the road.
" ZZ Top " by Janne Käld: Another one of my favorites.
Strongportrayal of the texture of the wood. Very interesting
patterns.
" Arrow <- " by Patrick Rendulic: I like the mixture of shapes
andthe "feel" of the rust on the pole.
" Stairway to Heaven " by Robert Gonzalez: Very representative of
thetheme. Good contrast between light and dark areas.
" Playing Around " by Matja Osojnik: Nice colors and shapes.
Thehidden faces of the children add a touch of mystery.
" Bonnie and Sprite " by Joseph Tainter: Interesting
juxtapositionbetween the old western scene and the more modern
sports car.
" Obligatory Cat Shot " by Steve Sharpe: I'm a dog person, not a
catperson, but I like the light in the eyes.
" No Title " by luben karavelov: I like the tight crop and
theemotion in the subject.
