For grins and giggles, I decided to try my luck and submitted a photo for the PEG yesterday. It was rejected. I admit I am a bit biased but I think it is one of my better photos. It is of Devil's Tower from the parking lot. The rejection was worded well without any harsh or scathing criticisms. The comments were complimentary but without much in the way of suggesting improvements. One mentioned that the photo was bright on his/her screen and suggested "...maybe apply some curves or dehaze." Another said, "Nice color, clouds, composition." The others, " Nicely done, very good detail and I like the composition. You've really caught excellent detail in the rock side. Very good technique, metering is very good." and finally "Very dramatic photo. The clouds and the angle make it." Scoring was, "Technique Score : 3.87 (Min: 1 Max: 6 Required: 4.4)
Composition Score : 3.83 (Min: 1 Max: 6 Required: 4.4) Creativity Score : 2.13 (Min: 1 Max: 4 Required: 2.5).
I'll take it as my first attempt to get into the exclusive gallery. Actually I did not think I would get it in, but also did not think I'd get the score I received. All in all I'm happy. I'm attaching a copy of the photo here for any additional comments and or critiques you may wish to make.