I don't know Rich - the saturation and contrast are way to heavy coupled with some odd digital artefacts in the flat tones but still - there's much worse about so it doesn't deserve the hammering it got - I guess there are just a lot of bitter and twisted individuals around at the moment. you know the sort - don't get the score they expected/would have liked so go on random vote attacks in the VB. sad. but true.
I don't recall getting this image in the VB, if I had I believe I would have not voted it very high for the exact reasons stated above. I do agree however it definately did not deserve the score it recieved. Don't take it to heart as we all get the "R" letter at some time, lord knows I have been pasted a few times:) Just keep shooting and having fun with your craft. You have some very nice work in your gallery.
Rick
Rich, I must comment on the beautiful message on this image. I am glad that things are turning around for you my friend :)
The image: this looks like a serene place to visit and sit awhile. Wish I were there:)
The colors are a bit bold as I see them but I also don't believe that it deserves the score it got.
IMO, this type of image needs a softer, gentler approach with the color tones.
I like the way you used the trees to frame the water.
Keep posting for me though, OK?
Hang in there..this too shall pass as all things do :=)
Rich