Measure Up [Contest Finalists July 2007]
Uploaded: July 01, 2007 16:16:04
I was attempting a different perspective on an ordinary object here-- taken outdoors on a ledge last week. Image has been desaturated, clarified and darkened in the background area. (catch all):)
Allison Gaulin July 01, 2007
This is outstanding, Jennifer! You won a DC with this one right? Well deserved!! #683531Amanda Chapman July 02, 2007
The POV is OUT*OF*THIS*WORLD!!! Awesome! #4465859Emily E. Bem July 02, 2007
OUTSTANDING POV! WOW! WOW! WOW!~I hope to see this unique image again! #4466071
Jennifer L. Alder July 02, 2007
Thanks, ladies! Yes, Allison--- it did win Jennifer's challenge-- kinda surprised me. :) #4466238Patrick Rouzes July 02, 2007
Creative, artistic& unique image with great perspective ,clarity tones & comp, Jennifer. I like it a lot. #4467249Jennifer L. Alder July 02, 2007
Thanks so much, Patrick- I appreciate your comment! :) #4467897Cristi Bastian July 09, 2007
Jennifer, I can't believe I didn't see this one before. This is SO cool! I hope this is a finalist!!! #4487076Jim A. Carlson July 09, 2007
Very clever and interesting shot.. So why didn’t I think of that.. I guess I don’t measure up, Great shot! #4489766Jennifer L. Alder July 10, 2007
LOL, thanks Jim! Thanks Cristi as well! :) #4490963Joerg Schlagheck July 10, 2007
Hello Jennifer, just got back from vacation and came to check what's new in your gallery. This one really stands out. The idea is fabulous and the B&W really adds to it! The portraits are great also... #4493969Jennifer L. Alder July 11, 2007
Thanks, Joerg! Hope you had a great trip :) #4496681Mary K. Robison July 14, 2007
The thumbnail shot of this doesn't do it justice, Jennifer ~ the perspective here is outstanding! Looks great with the DDR effects you used. #4509245Jennifer L. Alder July 15, 2007
Thanks, Mary-- it is unreal how little editing I did to this image! I appreciate it! :) #4509636Nemil B. Chabebe July 15, 2007
Love this one, great focus point and POVJennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007
I appreciate it, Nemil! Thank you very much! :) #4517525Stephen Zacker July 17, 2007
Very creative. Like the leading line, and also like it in B & W #4518820Vicki Tinnon Brock July 18, 2007
Jennifer - I love your portraits, but this is AWESOME and I love B&W!Vicki #4520828
Jennifer L. Alder July 18, 2007
Stephen and Vicki- thanks a bunch! :) #4522304Cora Miller July 18, 2007
The "in your face" perspective is quite an attention getter. Great shot! #4525128Sergio M. Cameno July 20, 2007
WOW!#4529575
Jennifer L. Alder July 20, 2007
Cora and Sergio-- thank you!!! :) #4530777Michael Farruggia July 23, 2007
I am such a guy. This is my fav out of all the photos :-) not to mention the lack of color is excellent as well. That is some serious DOF you got there lady!!! #4545504Angela Azzinnaro July 24, 2007
Some how I haven't seen this one yet- very cool POV! The lighting is really great as well! I have missed you lately, normally your entry is submitted closely to mine. I will visit your gallery to not miss any of your fantastic images. I admire your work- it is terrific!!!!!! #4546963Jennifer L. Alder July 25, 2007
Mike and Angela-- thanks! #4555804Chris Budny August 06, 2007
What a great shot & setup! I love that you can just recognize the thumblock on the tape measurer case! #4608366Jennifer L. Alder August 22, 2007
I appreciate it, Chris! ThanksEmily E. Bem August 27, 2007
I think thi is a winner...hope to see it with a splash of gold!CONGRATS! #4706707
Jessica Jenney August 27, 2007
Wonderful finalist image, Jennifer! #4706757Marylee Pope August 27, 2007
FOUR! Is there More? WOW! COngrats! and BRAVO! #4706888Jennifer L. Alder August 27, 2007
LOL,Marylee-- 6!! OMG!Chris Budny August 27, 2007
Congratulations on your haul of Finalists this month! #4707791Michelle L. Frick August 27, 2007
Wow Jennifer - another fabulous image and finalist - Way to go!!! #4708763Su Sana E. P August 27, 2007
Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Jennifer!! #4708955Amanda Chapman August 27, 2007
Holy cow!!!! You've got more finalist than I've seen anybody get in one month!!!!! I bow down to you :) lol #4708960Jennifer L. Alder August 27, 2007
Thanks everyoneNancy (Peaches) Harker August 27, 2007
I didn't see this one Jennifer, very cool POV, BIG CONGRAT'S on your finalist AGAIN! #4709636Carol Teal August 27, 2007
Very creative POV and great B&W image Jennifer! Congrats on your finalist! #4709874Kathy L. Clark August 28, 2007
Congrats Jennifer on this really cool finalist. #4711407Sherri Gorman August 28, 2007
Congratulations on another wonderful finalist!!!! #4711518Glenn E. Urquhart August 28, 2007
A Big Congratulations on your award, Jennifer!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4711546Jennifer L. Alder August 28, 2007
Thanks so much for the kind words everyone!Grace Watts August 28, 2007
This is excellent Jennifer! Congratulations, and good luck in the next round! #4713847Christopher Jamison August 28, 2007
nice! doubling up on the finalists this month!very well done...and a very cool image! #4714309
Renee Doyle August 28, 2007
Great perspective!!! Congrats on another superb finalist Jennifer!Candy Avera August 28, 2007
Another fabulous finalist. Way to go Jennifer! #4714538Jennifer L. Alder August 29, 2007
Thanks again, all!!!Ujjwal Mukherjee August 30, 2007
Well..well...that's No #5 for the month!! What an incredible achievement!! Fantastic stuff, Jennifer!! #4722206Jennifer L. Taranto August 30, 2007
Awesome!!! #4724020Jennifer L. Alder August 31, 2007
Thanks all!! :) #4729933jennifer B. short September 20, 2007
I knew this was a winner. I am so glad I found you on this site. You have great work. #4818403Steve A. Mark April 22, 2010
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