Trying to reconstruct my prior comments that Bill Gates lost:
Here's my almost totally subjective comments on this month's PUG, along
with sometimes maybe a little bit of objectivity.
Ten Mile Point by Martin Mielke
I like the "Aloneness" feeling of this shot. The blues, grays, and blacks
make for a concentrated color palette, which I find pleasing (listen to
me). This shot has what I like about many landscapes. It makes me want to
enter the picture and explore. For example I want to go to the island and
walk through its forests and along its shore, seeing what I might find.
What is there? I'd like to turn around and look towards the vantage point
from where the shot was taken. The simple austereness of the shot adds
mystery and creates excitement. This is my favorite of the month.
Into the Sea by Boris Liberman
Three elements, sky, water, man make this is a strong composition. I knew
I should have left the white Speedos at home.
Blue Hawaii by Fred Widall
Beautiful blue green water and the tree definitely adds. It seems a bit
out of focus somehow... I played with it in Photoshop and some unsharp
masking cleans it up quite a bit. Might want to try.
Denali at Midnight by Ann Sanfedele
I like the way the mountain blends and disappears into the sky. Going
there this summer, BTW.
Waterland by Harald Rust
Nice symmetry and perspective. I find the foreground plants to a be a
distractor. Cropping out the bottom to make the image a perfect square
creates an unusually strong image. Just my opinion.
Lady in Blue by Henk Terhell
Interesting and definitely electric blue.
Trabant With Blue Accents by Joseph Tainter
I am sucker for classic cars, especially white w/blue stripes and
vice-versa. The setting is also attractive.
Bluebirds by Robert Gonzalez
Great shot! Hard to get, I've tried many times. The ability to clearly
see the pilots makes it even better.
Ice by Billy Abbott
A nice abstract. Cold and blue.
Lemon by Steve Morphet
Quite interesting. Strong. Stands on its own. I assume you masked the
stem spot? Nice touch.
Blue by Wendy Beard
Yeah, very abstract. Strong and simple elements. I'd consider turning
the lamp to eliminate the cord. Cool.
Blue Booze by Paul Stenquist,
Beautiful blue drink. Makes me wish for the beach and a warm summer
night. The ice is wonderful.
Tom C.
