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Halite
Apr-11-2009, 07:15 PM
Here's what I've mustered so far for this challenge. It's good to be able to make the time to try shooting for Challenges again! Thanks for your input.

#1
http://halite.smugmug.com/photos/510438852_WEKTx-L.jpg

#2
http://halite.smugmug.com/photos/510438441_VxHjM-L.jpg

#3
http://halite.smugmug.com/photos/510438350_KV9Ab-L.jpg

#4
http://halite.smugmug.com/photos/510438673_UUEZK-L.jpg
dlplumer
Apr-11-2009, 07:18 PM
I really like #1, but my neck hurts from trying to understand it. :rofl :thumb
marikris
Apr-11-2009, 08:14 PM
I like #1 as well - it's the most interesting compositionally. Rule of thirds and everything :thumb
CWSkopec
Apr-11-2009, 11:05 PM
#1 looks great, it gets my vote!! :thumb
dnie
Apr-12-2009, 07:27 AM
:agree #1
dlplumer
Apr-12-2009, 07:41 AM
I just got it. It's a water reflection. (duh). I may have to change my vote to #3 since the water is more obvious in that one.
Halite
Apr-12-2009, 08:06 AM
Thank you all for your feedback.

Dlplumer, I appreciate your candor in not getting it immediately, since it is strange to see inverted buildings popping out of bricks and pavement. The posted images are as shot. I've tried inverting them in Photoshop, but didn't like the result that way--they were even more disorienting.
ic4u
Apr-12-2009, 08:16 AM
Love the colors and clarity of #1:thumb
pyroPrints.com
Apr-12-2009, 12:09 PM
#1 is great, love it
Velvet-Art
Apr-12-2009, 12:15 PM
I vote for #1 too, it's like there's a broken mirror on the road, the reflection is so clear. Nice capture.

Tim
Drin
Apr-12-2009, 02:48 PM
I like number one the best but I don't know if it really speaks saturated to me. I seem to be the minority on that one, though, but just a thought. :scratch
Halite
Apr-13-2009, 07:30 AM
I like number one the best but I don't know if it really speaks saturated to me. I seem to be the minority on that one, though, but just a thought. :scratch

I guess I was going with the concept of "soaked" or "drenched".
hawkeye978
Apr-13-2009, 08:12 AM
I think I like #1 the best, also.
Benjer
Apr-13-2009, 09:47 AM
I like number 1, too. Have you tried it upside-down?
Cool Tuna
Apr-13-2009, 01:55 PM
I vote for #1 and I would try it flipped upside down as well.
Drin
Apr-13-2009, 04:13 PM
I guess I was going with the concept of "soaked" or "drenched".

All I get from it is 'puddle', not really 'saturated'. Sorry. I actually love the image, it just doesn't do it for me with regard to the concept. No offense, just trying to help out. :thumb
Greensquared
Apr-15-2009, 05:14 AM
Okay, so as I was studying these (again), and trying to think of something constructive to say, I caught the water distortion on the right side of #3 and thought "Oh man, I wish the whole thing had that going on - that would be COOL!". So, take that for what you will. :wink
Halite
Apr-15-2009, 05:39 AM
Okay, so as I was studying these (again), and trying to think of something constructive to say, I caught the water distortion on the right side of #3 and thought "Oh man, I wish the whole thing had that going on - that would be COOL!". So, take that for what you will. :wink

Thanks for taking the time to look (repeatedly) and offer input. I definitely also like the effect of the rippling water in #3 and can see where more of this could be really cool. Maybe I'll jsut have to put the rainboots on and go splash in some New York City puddles!
dreamcometrue
Apr-15-2009, 06:54 PM
I motion for #1 Awesome color