Bridge Closed
by KimInNB

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!
This is filled with charm. It's a bit like peeking into the past when viewing one of these relics.
I see, by reading the comments, that some people are bothered by the foreground being in the way. I don't quite feel the same way. Because there is some over-growth of vegetation the picture is more realistic. Though they may be distracting a bit, they contribute to the theme of the bridge no longer being in service.
Exposure and focus are both good, with dof very good, and no over or under exposed spots. The tone, and colours are fine as well.
I'd like to have a little more water in the picture. There is a touch over on the left, but I think a tad more in view would give a better sense of place.
All in all I think you did a good job and I like this.
Regards,

Grayce

Bridges: Past and Present
by gerard

Comment:
Greetings from the CC!
Gerard, what a wonderful subject you chose. I love the juxaposition of old and new. You composed this image well to have the new frame the old.
The lighting is good here, so apparantly you chose the right time of day too, and the reflections work very well, on the new bridge, and the shadows in the water.
Your exposure is right on target. Details are visible, and there are no burned out areas or too dark.
Everything seems very well balanced, and symetric.
That old stone bridge looks very interesting and I bet it has lots of character too. One nitpicky thing is that the old bridge is cut off the top a bit way over in the left hand side. Tilting the camera ever so slightly may have corrected that, but it's no big thing.
This is a fine image with no digital noise, good focus, exposure, composition.
Good work!
Regards,

Grayce

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Bouquet
by magnetic9999

Comment:
I likek this. Nice clean, simple lines. Good silhouette shot.

Pasta Time
by alanfreed

Comment:
Love it!

Mom's China
by KimInNB

Comment:
The china is very lovely. I love it. The glare doesn't help this image .

Cups of Color
by clues56

Comment:
Pretty, vivid hues! Nice comp, but cropped a bit too cramped. I like the shadows. Good work.

The Art of Bread
by mbardeen

Comment:
Nice, but a little cluttered with the quilt, and leaves. Nice coloring.

A glass of bubbly
by Geocide

Comment:
Mmmmmm Refreshing!

Asia
by lionelm

Comment:
Simple and elegant!

What's your favorite dish?
by vjoz

Comment:
Only one pattern is clear. More dof would have improved this. Good repititious lines.