Second Time Sending... Many good shots in the November PUG. These were the ones I felt compelled to comment on.
" A Knife in the Back " by Richard Seaman I like the strength of this image. It's powerful. Don't you just 'hate' little dopes like that? " Pickering Fog " by David J Brooks Nice serene image. I've seen many possibilities for shots like this (on Hwy 15 from the US Border up through Surrey). Where was it taken? " Hotel at Guadalupe " by Joseph Tainter Hey my house! Well it's the same color. I like the starkness in this shot. It makes one ask "What was?". " Unforgiving Winter " by Alin Flaider I like the blowing snow. The contrast of the reddish-brown leaves. The exposed edges of the freshly cut wood. The texture of the snow on the foreground trees. " First light " by William Johnson Wow! What a shot. Moody. I like the lighting on the rock in the foreground. You'll be happy to know my 10-yr old son, just this second, walked up and said "What's that? That's strange! Did he take it with some kind of strange camera or something? Why does it look like that?" Well done... it invokes wonder. Gets the B&W Landscape Award! " Stingray " by Dan Matyola I have an affinity for Stingrays (I've always admired the '63 with the wrap around rear window). I smiled back upon seeing this. What is the texture covering the picture? Was it the plastic you were shooting through? " Old Barbershop " by Luis Pinar I like the great number of elements in this shot. There's a lot for the eye to do and take in. It has feeling to it. It looks like old barbershops in the USA. " Pursuer " by Alexey Tikhonov Very Cold War spy vs. spy feeling in my opinion. Obviously good use of perspective, texture and lighting. " Mist " by Martin Mielke Beautiful colors and reflections. Love it. Hard to pick a best Color Landscape Award this month, but I give it to this one. " Home of the Ancient Gods " by Paul Stenquist, USA I love the mix of purples and oranges and the three distinct layers. Gorgeous. " Goat Island Sunset " by Aaron Reynolds Very striking, as there is more orange reflected in the water than can be seen in the sky. The edge effect definitely gives a "painted on canvas impression. Gorgeous also. " The Fellas " by William Robb I am not an animal or pet shot lover by any stretch of the imagination. Still, I am very amazed and overcome by the anthropomorphic looks on the dog's faces. Great job on getting the details in the blacks. Ever think of becoming a pet photographer? Show this around and you might get some business! " Stef and Lia, Moreton Cottage, 2000 " by Cotty I like the facial expressions and that you stayed with it until you got this great shot. They were obviously having fun. I think your son (Stef?) was just letting Lia have her way. It doesn't look like he's trying THAT hard to get away. I often find myself framing at unusual angles to get the subjects. It usually ends up working to one's advantage as evidenced here. Tom C. - 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 .
