Take the Purple Stairs [Contest Finalists August 2003]
Uploaded: August 17, 2003 08:33:09
f/8, 1/45 second, ISO 100, Canon 24-85mm lens at 52mm
Jeff Robinson
August 17, 2003
Gail Stelick August 17, 2003
Sharon, this is fantastic ... love the lines and color :) #170305Leanne M.E. Boyd August 17, 2003
Great shot, Sharon!!! I like the colour, graphics and composition. #170322
Sharon E. Lowe
August 17, 2003
Michael Prinz August 17, 2003
Good work! #170379
Carolyn M. Fletcher
August 17, 2003
Patricia Marroquin August 17, 2003
Excellent composition, very pretty color and great textures. Nice job, Sharon! #170455
Sharon E. Lowe
August 17, 2003
Jean Papo August 17, 2003
Sharon, to me this shot is an absolute WINNER! You did a terrific job on this! Really coool shot! #170661
Sharon E. Lowe
August 17, 2003
Evy Johansen
August 17, 2003
Jim Miotke
My Courses August 17, 2003
Sharon E. Lowe
August 18, 2003
Jim - thank you for taking the time to comment. I pondered the step myself (especially the leaf on it, which I hadn't realized was there when I shot it - would have probably removed it if I had). I kept the step in because I thought it added a bit of a different element. Just to show you what it would look like without the step, I cropped it - still wanted to bring the handrails from the corner so it is a big crop. I don't like it as well - seems a bit static. But, I would be interested in what others have to say. #171039
Susana Matos August 18, 2003
Very well done, I prefer the first one.
Sharon E. Lowe
August 18, 2003
Jean Papo August 18, 2003
So far I like the first one, but maybe try cropping just above the leaf, leaving a small, simple triangle in the lower left corner. I tried scrolling the image to see that view, and, personally, I liked that one best. Isn't this fun to hear so many different opinions? At any rate, it's a GREAT picture! #171212
Sharon E. Lowe
August 18, 2003
Evy Johansen
August 18, 2003
Sharon E. Lowe
August 18, 2003
Evy Johansen
August 18, 2003
Sharon E. Lowe
August 18, 2003
Jean Papo August 18, 2003
Yes, wonder what happened to that comment anyway? I've reported a bug that sometimes comments disappear - this has happened to me a few times on my pix. Just to reiterate my two cents worth, I DO like this version #4 a lot, but then it is up to the artist/photographer to show their vision, the way they see it! It's been fun reading the commentary though! You could easily clone out the leaf in the original if that bothers you... wish people would make suggestions on how to improve my photos or, like in this case, other things to try. #171408
Sharon E. Lowe
August 18, 2003
Evy Johansen
August 18, 2003
Jean Papo August 18, 2003
Well said, Sharon! Count me in! (I once suggested a little checkbox for whether or not a photo is "sensitive," maybe I need to amend that to whether or not the photographer is "sensitive" regarding constructive criticism ;-) #171473
Evy Johansen
August 18, 2003
Jean Papo August 18, 2003
Nite, Evy! See ya tomorrow morning! #171477
Sharon E. Lowe
August 18, 2003
Jean - I promise to look for your photos and provide comments! #171479
Carolyn M. Fletcher
August 18, 2003
Jean Papo August 18, 2003
Sharon, I agree with you that if there is a separate special section where we can solicit comments, it will encourage more people to freely speak up. Besides, it's encouraging to get positive feedback too! #171599
Sharon E. Lowe
August 18, 2003
Jean - yes, it is great to get positive feedback but we benefit most from these types of discussions. #171606
Jean Papo August 18, 2003
Agreed #171649Damian P. Gadal September 08, 2003
Very Very Nice! I don't know how I missed this the first time around! #191869Kathleen Clemons September 09, 2003
Congratulations to you, Sharon!! #192187
Sharon E. Lowe
September 09, 2003
Evy Johansen
September 09, 2003
Sharon E. Lowe
September 09, 2003
bob garas September 09, 2003
congrats !! #192817Murry Grigsby September 09, 2003
Congrats on your fine finalist, Sharon!! #192953
Sharon E. Lowe
September 09, 2003
clifton Mair September 09, 2003
Congrats Sharon, good shot, I like the step showing, gives me a sense of scale of the photograph :) Good discussion. #193612Jean Papo September 09, 2003
HAHAHAHA, GREAT JOB SHARON! You stuck to your guns in all that photo discussion and you have yourself a well-deserved winner! It's fun discussing too, though -- CONGRATULATIONS! #193736
Sharon E. Lowe
September 09, 2003
Sharon E. Lowe
September 09, 2003
Dolores Neilson September 09, 2003
This is a winner to me, Sharon! I love this! Good eye! #193933
Sharon E. Lowe
September 09, 2003
Mary K. Robison September 09, 2003
Sharon, this is a marvelous image ---exactly...the...way...it...is! (Leaf included! Is it the Chinese who say, "add an imperfection"?) The discussion above indicates the need for compliments to be mixed with constructive criticism, if any of us, amateur or pro, wants to grow. I love a pat on the back as much as anyone else, but even more important - PLEASE suggest some ways to improve, i.e., "deeper color," "a little crop on the left or right," "read Chapter Whatever in PHOTOSHOP," etc., etc. And the idea of a separate area for such suggestions? EXCELLENT! Sharon: the very best of luck to you in the coming week! #194255
Sharon E. Lowe
September 10, 2003
Patricia Marroquin September 10, 2003
Congratulations, Sharon! :-) #195513
Sharon E. Lowe
September 11, 2003
Robert Brown September 12, 2003
Great color and line! #197451
Sharon E. Lowe
September 12, 2003
Susana Matos September 12, 2003
wow, this really made a long way!! congrats!
Sharon E. Lowe
September 13, 2003
Kerry Drager September 17, 2003
Hi Sharon: Such strong lines and colors ... overall, such a wonderfully strong image!! Kerry #203712
Sharon E. Lowe
September 17, 2003
Kerry Drager September 17, 2003
Hi again Sharon: Jim's comment sure set off a wave of discussion! Actually, I like the original version just fine ... to my eye, the step adds some visual interest to the photo (since it's quite dark, the leaf is very minor). But I also like Purple #4, too! Again, Sharon, fine work!
Sharon E. Lowe
September 17, 2003
Dan S. Coquia September 23, 2003
Great graphics, Sharon! Congratulations! #209514
Sharon E. Lowe
September 23, 2003
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