~ heatwave ~
by Stagolee

Comment:
I like the burnt corners here - it (and the other elements of the photo) really strengthen the relationship to the title. It looks to me like the 4 lesser peppers are slightly darker than the one at the front - I think I'd either prefer this exaggerated a bit more or have them all consistent, but that's just my opinion. Nice shot overall.

Just Charley
by Nigel

Comment:
I'm not sure this is the best choice for textures in its current presentation - the subject blends in too well with the background, giving an overall flat look to the photo imho. I think this might work with a fair amount of dodging and burning to better emphasize the cat and the lighting.

Texture in Facets
by KiwiShotz

Comment:
I think this could be a strong subject, but needs more attention given to the lighting - the highlights are distributed somewhat randomly, making the image appear a little busy (imho). It looks to me like direct sunlight, but a more controlled lighting set up could probably fix this up nicely.

Fading Rays of Light
by theSaj

Comment:
I'm not sure this quite fits for textures - it's difficult to discern a 3-dimensional object here (it looks like it may be a screenshot). In any case, the 'feeling' (texture) of the image is lost on me.

Watering Hole
by atsxus

Comment:
I think this can work for textures, but with the editing done, it looks a little flat. A little more saturation in the orange fur could help separate this from the background more imho.

Amber: Jewel of Nature
by maguero

Comment:
Very sticky-looking = )

Elegant Decay
by quiet_observation

Comment:
Lighting is a little harsh (it sort of looks like direct flash). The textures are there and the subject & teal coloring is good, but I'd prefer a framing/composition that makes the sloped portion at the top right flat (and consequently cropped out of the image) - the focus on that section is soft but its still a distraction b/c of the large amount of the image that it takes up (imho).

From Fuzzy to Smooth
by admart01

Comment:
Lovely shot. The bokeh is great and the earth tones contrast great with the vibrancy of the flower.

A little bumpy, a little slimy and lots of fuzzy fur
by Kelli

Comment:
I really like the concept, but it looks a little soft on the frog (though it is difficult to really tell due to the camouflage). Perhaps a closer shot on the frog would be more effective (and allow you to show more of the detail in the frog).

Backyard Lizard (Lizardus texturus)
by kenskid

Comment:
I like the framing and colors. A smaller aperture might add some sharpness to the edges of the lizard.