Architecture
by antje1777

Comment:
I meant I thought the blacks could be blacker and the whites whiter. I know it's impossible to take this kind of shot without lens distortion. I was suggesting that you might be able to correct more of that distortion with a transform tool in post-processing. I gave it a try on the tones and the distortion. I used levels and the skew tool in Elements 7. The warp tool would also have been useful but is not available in Elements.

Architecture
by antje1777

Comment:
For the critique thread:
I like that the column and its base are off center and I also like the bird flying into the frame on the left. There may be another bird in the center, but I can't tell. You have some lovely comments, but for me the image is boring. Since the perspective is head on here, I feel all the verticals and horizontals should be parallel to the frame. I would like a wider tonal range (feels flat to me) and more texture, but these are personal preferences.

Mountainside
by MAK

Comment:
So sweet. Love the light. Voted earlier.

The Landing
by Enlightened

Comment:
Terrific in flight focus and a beautiful hawk. Voted earlier.

sienna
by smardaz

Comment:
Great tones and expression. Wish the background was clean. Voted earlier.

Wild Bill
by FtWorthphotog

Comment:
A very interesting looking character. Voted earlier.

Enchanted
by RKT

Comment:
Title's just right for the light and color here. Voted earlier.

Desolation
by alanfreed

Comment:
Love the comp - that lone tree is fine! The colors are almost too rich but very beautiful. Voted earlier.

Stargazer
by Alex_Petrini

Comment:
Impressive night shot with nice interest in the figure. Voted earlier.

Portrait of a Middle Aged House Wife
by sjhuls

Comment:
Classic pose and beauty.