Thanks for looking at and commenting on my image, Brian. Dan
On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 2:04 AM, Brian Walters <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks for your efforts in trying to raise the profile of the PUG, Dan > and for taking the time to do this review. > > I pretty much agree with your assessments, with Nick's 'Going nowhere' > just nudging out George's 'On The Road" and Bruce's 'Like a Glove' as my > favourite. > > Thanks also for your comments on my contribution and, as you were too > modest to review your own, may I?.... > > Jordan Pond by Dan Matyola - A pleasing landscape with the rocks on the > right leading the eye to the two rounded peaks in the distance. The > underwater rocks and slight rippling of the water's surface both add > interest. > > I note that the June PUG is also quite small. C'mon guys - let's have > wider participation in July. > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ > > > On Thu, 28 May 2009 22:20 -0400, "Daniel J. Matyola" > <[email protected]> wrote: >> Since entries are closing for the June PUG, I thought I would comment >> on the May PUG. >> >> It is comparatively a small gallery, but there are some interesting >> and highly effective shots. >> >> My overall favorite is "On The Road" by George K. Vlachou. It >> certainly well exemplifies the "Travel" theme, and it embodies the >> "feel" of the Kerouac novel to which the title refers. The straight >> and empty road beckons, and the clouds aid an air of mystery and >> suspense. There is something undefined at the vanishing point -- the >> hint of a hill or perhaps a storm -- that draws the eye. I like the >> composition and the dominance of the green color of the fields. A >> very polished and complete image. >> >> "... like a glove" by Bruce Walker: Another good interpretation of >> the theme. I enjoy the humor of this shot, and the way the image is >> composed so that the tiny car over-fills the frame. The color of the >> car and the reflections add to the overall effect. >> >> "palafitaschilo" by jorge zaven kurkdjian: Nice colors and pleasing >> composition. >> >> "The Orca" by Filip Nicolai: The splash of red provided by the boat >> contrasts well with the bright and dominant blue of the water for a >> very effective image. The following gulls add a touch of humor that >> enhances the whole. >> >> "Moonrise, Imperial 500, Wildwood, NJ" by Matthew Hunt: I like the >> warmth of the colors and melancholy effect of the empty parking lot. >> It certainly has the feel of a Jersey Shore town. >> >> "NB I-5, Snohomish, WA, USA" by Joseph McAllister: A strong >> interpretation of the theme. It could use a more interesting sky, but >> it makes the best of what is there. >> >> "Going nowhere" by Nick David Wright: The boy's posture and His red >> shirt make this image come alive and give it interest. >> >> "Lost in Space" by William Robb: The bright blue sky balances the >> emptiness of the landscape. I especially like the curve of the road >> in the lower right corner. >> >> "Waiting for the Main Course" by Brian Walters: This image has a >> feeling of action and of anticipation that works well. I love the way >> all the birds are facing inward, toward the fisherman. The red/orange >> highlights on the fish draw attention to the center of the >> composition. >> >> -- > -- > > > -- > http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
