Comment from margas45
Initial impact 5
Creativity of presentation5
Color Harmony 5
Center of Interest 5
Technical Excellence 5
Technique 5
Story Telling Ability 5
Lighting 5
An interesting shot with good story telling ability. Nice focus and good framing. Dof is good. Nice work!

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2010

thank you

Comment from gommie
I like the welcomingness(is there such a word) of this image-its a little hot in a few areas-maybe needs a little more light on the inside garden area-creative ability is very present- the open gate is the kicker- allows me to come in and have alook around-good composition and storytelling

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2010

thanks

reply by gommie on 19-Oct-2010

You are welcome (:

Comment from raineyknightartwork
Initial Perception: okay thank you for the invite
Emotionally Charged: yes
Title: fits
Artist Notes: helpful
Creativity: unique and elaborate
Color Harmony: natural
Center of Interest: the open gate
Technique (category): Correct
Story Telling Ability: Yes
What Works Well? Depth of field, focus, concept, and subject
Comments: nice job
Star Rating: 5
Per site scale (6=Exceptional, 5.5=Professional, 5=Expert (no revisions necessary) 4.5=Above Average, 4=Average)

Thank you for sharing. Rainey

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2010

thank you

reply by raineyknightartwork on 19-Oct-2010

you are welcome. Rainey

Comment from Mikec87
I love the idea here. It is inviting and makes you want to explore.

Did you shoot in RAW? Just thinking that the detail in the path and wall may have been lost and "blown" a bit. If you maybe have Photoshop Elements it may help and you can add light to the dark areas as well.

Great shot.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2010

I do have photoshop & elements. I used jpg. Thanks for the advise.

Comment from ccward
Good story telling photo. If the back ground had a little more light I think it would be great. Like how the open gate leads the viewer in to the photo. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2010

thanks

Comment from Echo7
Really like this Willie. The composition is great. lighting and your angle are perfect. Nice background. All very clear & tranquil looking. Makes for nice storytelling

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2010

thank you so much.

Comment from hippo
It is a nice shot but for me it misses a focus of what the interest is. If I am from AK i would like the palm trees :) The composition is nice and the light too. What did you see?

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2010

thanks. I just thought it looked good so I posted it.

Comment from Polly Brown
I like this kind of photograph Willie - ones that lure you in to explore what's beyond. Nice colour here and good contrast between the light and shade. Well done. I like this.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2010

thank you

Comment from webster
OK, I understand that you found it interesting. The gate itself has a unique shape. But it is a bit bright for me. I wish there were more flowers or something colorful. I do like the way the gate is open. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2010

thanks

Comment from mrdavids
Hi Willie,
For the life of me I can not see why you liked this or thought it interesting. In retrospect, can you tell me?
The shadow on the left should have been cropped out.
The ground beyond the gate is to bright.
The color is dull.
Basically if you think it is interesting, then it's your artistic right to put it up.
Sorry to be so harsh.
David

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2010

thanks