Pics of the Week (6/16/10)

Untitled - sureShutThe contrast between the soft white curved lines and sharp dark lines in this photo really do it for me. The framing is really nice, especially with the curved lines leading in from the bottom right corner of the frame.


Giant's Causeway - DavidCidrePhotography
The color combination here is very beautiful; the sky in warmer tones and the water in cooler hues. The motion in the clouds and water add a nice fantasy feeling to this image.

scale - moucri
The framing in this shot is spectacular. The fact that it's extremely off centered is fantastic. I also love how the color of the car almost camoflages it in the scene. Really great.


The Lost City - AndersonImages
To me, this photo emmulates a fantasy world. Having been to Machu Picchu, I can say first hand, that it is a very alien-like landscape. The fog in this photo really helps to accentuates that.


Elephant Seal Pup - Burrard-Lucas Wildlife Photography
This photo captures such an incredible moment. This pup looks very curious and playful, almost as if he is interacting with the photographer. The exposure is incredible. He captured the details in the foreground without over-exposing the sky.


JFW - Zena Holloway
I stumbled upon this photographer accidentally and was immediately captivated by her work. This photograph was definitely one of my favorites. You might not know from looking at this shot, but it was taken underwater. To me, that makes it more intriguing. The photographer captured beautiful expressions and poses even despite the constraints of the water. The shape of the model's body on the right is beautiful.


back to the beqa lagoon #5 - pats0n
Wow! I love how in-your-face the shark is here, yet at the same time, the photographer was still able to keep his whole body in the shot. That makes it much more powerful.


/ / / | \ - maxxsmart
The anonymous nature of this photos subjects really works here. The light reflecting off the towers in combination with the clouds is truly stunning. The photographer's black and white processing is fantastic, as usual.


Untitled - LaraJade
For me, the hanging flowers in this shot make it really magical. The similar hues and tones work well here, and the contrast of the model's pastel dress on the grass really works nicely.


Untitled - Christoph Morlinghaus
This photo captivates me in a strange way. I love the symmettry and lack of it here. The angle of the cars is pleasant to the eye and the lines in the empty stalls really put this shot over the top. Fantastic abstract!

Pics of the Week (4/13/10)

Duelling Zebras - wwarby
What a great moment, captured in time. Love the position of the zebras and the fact that one is bearing his teeth. Fantastic capture.


Help Is Here - TakenPictures
I see a great story within this image, about a lonely car, in need of some TLC. Fantastic exposure and lighting as well as composition.


Magic Curves - Bousure
The lighting on the steps is incredible here, drawing your eye right to the beautiful curves in the staircase. Fantastic composition.


Empty Kingdom - City Eyes
The symmetry of this shot is appealing to me. I love the colors and lines in the chairs, contrasting with the curves of the entryway.


Essex County Jail - Future Impaired
The colors initially drew my eye to this photograph, butthe textures and compsition are also very nice. I find myself wondering what's behind the barred window.


Visibility. - Julie Michelle (CaliberSF)This photo makes me feel lonely, but I love how she's looking into the distance yet you can barely see the silhouettes of the sailboats through the fog.


The Four Corners Hotel - Tunnelbug
The colors of this shot are fantastic. I love the red fire escape and the bare trees on either side of the house. The photographer did a nice job with the HDR processing on this shot.


Brown Vine Snake, Panama - Andrew Carrano (National Geographic)

The depth of field in this shot is fantastic because it makes me feel like the snake is about to bit me. I love the detail in his eyes and mouth. Fantastic moment captured here. 


Iceland - Andri Elfarsson
The blue colors in the water definitely caught my attention first, but as I studied the person in the photo, I began to wonder what he would say to me if I was  there and spoke to him. I'd want to ask him what he is doing standing there. This photo gives me so many opportunities to create a story in my head, not to mention it's beautifully photographed. 

Cochese. - ~ Buffalonian ~
I love the perspective of this photo. It really helps personify the car to me. Beautiful colors and processing as well.

Pics of the Week (1/2/10)

Christmas Eve - Antti-Jussi Liikakla
The colors of this photo really speak to me. The haze and the gradient from blue to yellow to blue really conveys the photo's mood. I like the unsymmetric composition with the moon on the left and trees on the right.

Merry Christmas - Kerry Park, Queen Anne, Seattle - kevin mcneal
The stunning blanket of magenta covering this photo makes me curious to see what the sunset looked like. The beautiful, soft texture of the clouds is a nice contrast to the sharp, boxy cityscape skyline.


Western Clown anemone fish (2) - Paul Flandinette
The composition of the fish in this photo is pleasing to my eye, with the size of the fish ranging from large to small. The color contrast between the red of the anemone's shell, the orange of the fish and the bright green of the tentacles is truly beautiful.

In the Moment #2 - Rodeo Beach, California - Jim Patterson Photography

This photo has two main appeals for me; the motion in the water wrapping around the rock and the texture in the foreground rock, in contrast to the silouetted rocks in the background.  The position of the sun behind the center rock is a nice focal point.


Untitled - jackbritboy
This photo is incredibly compelling to me. The lighting is truly beautiful, especially on her eyes, skin and lips as well as the leather portion of the dress.  I also like the unusual composition, with her arm covering one eye.


Titan I Operational Systems Test Facility - Tunnelbug
The added green lighting at the end of this tunnel is eye catching and creates nice shadows on the corregated walls. I also find the dripping water intriguing. The rusted floor and walls in the foreground is a really beautiful contrast to the green.


Giannis D (16) - Paul Flandinette
Seeing this photo makes me want to go out and get PADI certified tomorrow. I like how this photo spans from the water's surface to the sea floor. The scuba diver gives an added sense of scale, which is necessary for this photo. I love the angle of the ship and the vast amount of detail. Beautiful!


West Indian Manatees - Crystal River, Florida - James R.D. Scott
The shades of blue in this photo are incredible and the added touch of color from the yellow fish in the background helps create better color dynamics. The position of the manatees and their beautiful reflection in the water's surface is also captivating.


KISS: Concert Photos - Todd | ishootshows.com
He captured a rare moment, a look inside the stage life of a legendary performer. The focus remained on the face and body, giving the hand a very 'in your face' out of focus look. Great shot!

Copenhaver Castle - Scott Haefner
I think my favorite part about this shot is the cactus (and its shadow). It really helps give this photo depth and helps balance the castle in the right side of the photo. The driveway does a nice job of leading your eye upwards towards the castle.