well done, but why no High res?

friiskiwi: Sorry - I am new to this site and have no idea how to submit a shot as a hi-res. The original photo I took was very hi-res (e.g., 5616x3744), As I took this with my Canon 1Ds Mark III !

Welcome to the site;
Go to;
My Stuff
my contest entries
find this entry and click on ;
edit entry
Upload the corrected image (if you have changed it)
remember to tick;
Also save full resolution image.
Your image doesn't need to be enormous, anything between 2.5mg and 3.5mg is plenty big enough.
Good luck

When you upload images there is also a box to tic for uploading the full Res. It really is worth while as the down sampled image you see here, doesn't do you photo justice.

friiskiwi: Thanks for the advice. The image has been re-posted at "Hi-res".

It's a lovely photo, perhaps a little on the dark side?

friiskiwi: I always appreciate the comments/feedback. Although histograms are 'within limits' for this image (e.g., white & black points) - I do have a slightly lighter version via adjustments to mid-tone levels in CS5 that tend to push this away from the 'noir' (Sturm und Drang) look, but I will assume that once an image has been posted (and has votes), it should not be altered (e.g., replaced with another version) - Yes?...

You are allowed to edit your image and upload a new version and even a different image even after voting has started, I guess that's why we have the comments so we can learn and improve.

The subject is perfect for the contest, but lacking in contrast.
http://www.illustratedphotography.com/basic-photography/zone-system-histograms

It also pays to tick; Also save full resolution image. As the downsampled image seen here doesn't do you image justice.

I adjusted the histogram so there is more contrast. I don't know much about photography, hopefully I adjusted it correctly. Thanks

much better

Nice angles, simple and fantastic beauty.

Your image isn't quite black and white, it would look better if you got rid of all the colour

thanks, I thought that I had. does this look better?

yes, much better