Autumn Satin Gold
by elee3009

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I like this one better too because it still has some natural color tones to it. and the gold really sets off the blue tones really well. great job on this!

~~Cher~~ :o)

Purple Passion
by brizmama

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I love the softness of this color and you captured the detail wonderfully! I have tried to photograph this flower myself and you did way better than me. only suggestion is to burn(or color) the purple at the top from another flower and it would be perfect.

A sweeping grace
by arpita

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such a greaceful image...love the lines and colors!!!! thanks for the fav...hope to one day go here myself.

Poor Man's Yacht
by maestro

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hee hee...i like this! great warm tones and the peaceful look of it. wonderful capture!

~~Cher~~ :o)

Study
by RMyers1314

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Greeting from the critique club :o)

you did a good job on this and I see you have a new personal best, Congrats.

First thing Im going to address is your lighting. I noticed that some of the comments you already recieved talk about the lighting being too "even" and I have to agree here. for the desk lamp as lighting there had to be someother light source comming in to light the right side of the photo the way that it is IMHO. for this challenge people want to see proof that there was only one light and I think thats where you might have lost a few votes. maybe try setting the light at the corner and just above your stack of books so it shines a bit more on your face and will create a bit of shadows but not so harsh that you would lose votes there. To combat the "hotspot" lighting on your right shirt sleeve try putting a white plastic grocery bag between you and the light. It will work as a filter in a pinch. I also have to agree that the books are way too organized looking compaired to the Mt.Dew cans sitting about.next time try making them a little more uneven looking to go along with the rest of the photo or leave out the cans all together. Next is the editing: you have a good focus to begin with and a sharpen/USM would greatly increase what you already had. DPC prefers a crisp sharp focus. I also think this wouldve scored alot better with a levels adjustment applied. your black levels are a bit on the grey side. also if you use photoshop, selective color can be very useful in removing a yellow color from white(on book titles) and for fine tuning colors as needed.
I think you did an excellent job with the focus and composition. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to PM me and ask. hope this helps you. have a great day and good luck on future challenges
~~Cher~~ :o)

Milkweed
by goldenhawkofky

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nice shot! so far i havent seen any here in harlan county kentucky but now that i know its blooming I'll keep an eye out. I think i would probably crop out that BG milkweed but i do tend to be a bit of a cropaholic ;)

color blind
by charliebaker

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This one definately caught my attention! even got a giggle outta me..creative. good composition,great strong color, focus is spot on...heeee~heeee...good luck!!!
~~Cher~~ :o)

Blue Pacific
by Mick

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I cant decide which i like better, this or the 101 shot. I love the colors of this one better. i love that it has a "fantasy" feel to it. Oregon is a really beautiful place, i really must make a visit someday.
~~Cher~~ :o)

US-101
by Mick

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Wow...what a view! wonderful processing! the trees silhouetts really give depth to this and the feelig of where u are. very nice capture!
~~Cher~~ :o)

Misty Memories
by Tuckersmom

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far from perfect??? I think its wonderful! You did a wonderful job capturing the horses personality here. she looks thoughtful, intellegent and gentle to me. sorry he had to get rid of her. shes beautiful! the B&W really sets this portrait off for me.
~~Cher~~ :o)