Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it!

I took this last summer, halfway hanging out of the car, set to super-high iso in order to get the fastest possible shutter speed. The color version is terrible. How about the b&w? (and I'm not even sure it's a good picture in the first place, but I kinda like it)




f/4, 26mm, 1/10sec, iso3200

**The defining feature of these mountains (also called the Smokies in certain areas, for this exact reason).

I really like the OP pic - it's a great capture of the way the mountains melt into the sky in this area. And the layer upon layer of green, fading to blue ("Blue Ridge", right?). One of my favorite places on earth.

Although, I opened it in PhotoMe and it shows a lot of room on the right side of the histogram. A levels adjustment may just bring to life a bit more, but I'm not convinced it needs it. As a wall picture, it may work to leave it as is.

And I agree with Martin about the chopped-off trees.

Amazing clarity in #3. My fave.

Well I know that putting a focal point in the center is a nono, but in #1, I really like how the lighthouse and the lifegaurds line up on center. I also like them at the bottom with all that sky above.

Just think if the beach was deserted, save for the two lifegaurds.... I think that would be a great story.

RR - loved those doors! You nailed that one, from lens choice to composition to postprocess. I enjoyed seeing it.

I like the vibrant color against the washed-out grass.

Can't really decide which I like better. Leaning toward the first one.

#4 is actually my favorite, I like the OOF figure in the background - just a hint of a story there.

The rest of the set is nice, especially the fireworks, although the lighting on the statue is too harsh, imo.

Then what's my K100? A fossil?

Super shots, all. I like the sailboats.

Fantastic set with brilliant color.