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I guess I should appreciate our dreary, cloudless and somewhat hot (but thankfully fairly smoke-free!) days...

Try this: Head southwest on 285 and, a bit past Conifer, turn onto South Foxton Road (may be a sign for the Reynolds Open Space Park). It will take you down to the river, turn right when you get...

Austin, fabulous array of geometry and textures!

Completely agree! Superb composition and great directional light. Maybe crop the top to 5x7?

You may already be aware of this, but similar rocks can be found just upstream of Foxton, on the north fork of the south Platte. My family has a place near there. If you live in the Denver area, it...

Thanks for the post of the video. Has anyone seen the book from the exhibition yet? I'm curious about the quality of the printing - will probably purchase it.

Love the oak - would be fun to revisit when it has no leaves.

I am, in fact, quite amazing! ;)

I speak now not for Sally Mann, but for the rest of us. What is interesting to me is that what is socially/artistically acceptable seems particularly dependent on the audience. I crudely break...

All well put.

What do we suppose is meant by "safe?"

Yes, well done, Kevin!

Wonderful job with the exposure and development, but check those corners before releasing the shutter! ;)

Who you talkin' 'bout? :cool:

Throw them away before I die, to save someone else having to keep them until they decide to do the same! I guess if I wanted to be dramatic, I could have a party and burn them, but I'd rather not...

Well, I like them all!

Nice - I really like that composition, Kevin.

Thanks, Peter! And no problem with the story - I love running into interesting people when I'm outside doing things.

In much of the western US, where I've lived all my life, the limestone and...

Do you know what the rock is there? Looks like limestone or dolomite, but hard to tell for sure...

I would enjoy seeing a print of this one! Interesting perspective and lighting.

Excellent presentation, John!

Thanks for sharing, Randy.

This thread seems to be drifting...

Allow me (or don't) to bring it somewhat back in line with what I think the OP had in mind with the following two questions:

1. In your own photography, do...

Thanks for the comments, Vaughn, and sorry about the covid diagnosis. I've dodged the bullet so far, but figure the time will come...

Middle Falls, McCloud River, California

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That's really nice, Gabe! Can you tone down that hot spot in the upper right a little? I think that would help some.

Let's note that a lack of detail in the highlights can be very pleasing as well. See "Tennis Nets" and "Broken Window:"

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How fortuitous that things lined up this way from your window! I like the combination of elements.

This is a fine image - simple, elegant.

I won't speak for others, but my answer was to the question "Do you want the complete image to be sharp, and have every detail in the shadows?" I've tried at times for the Brett Weston look, and it...

Yes.

Thanks to those who took the time to comment. Merg, I'll print as is, and with a crop like you suggest, and hang them in my work space for a bit to see what I think.

This image is submitted specifically for critique, so have at it! It is an attempt to be less literal, giving more of a hint of the story rather than the entire plot.

In addition to any critique,...

Interesting image, could perhaps benefit from a bit of cropping.

Sounds fun - I just sent off my entries. And for once I'm early, they aren't due until midnight! :cool:

I could see the photos.

Thanks for the support everyone! Neil and Vaughn, it would be great if you guys could make it in person. Text me at the number I gave if you have time for a cup of coffee or something. My wife...

At the north edge of Torrey, Utah:

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Two renditions of the same tree:

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The diminutive cloud is wonderful! You've been posting a very nice set of desert images. It does seem there is a little banding in the sky at the right edge of the image that maybe you can fix...