Rained Out
by Digitmaster

Comment:
I like the creative design but wish you had used a different shooting angle as I find the shadowed fence and post in the middle of your shot distracting.

Jazz
by L1

Comment:
Great job, Lauriel...way to go! Congratulations. Stunning image.

Message edited by author 2004-06-02 00:10:53.

Smile For The Camera Harry!
by GolferDDS

Comment:
Background seems dark, unnatural looking and overly processed. It does, however, seperate your subjects well from the BG

Antiquated
by trying2bstill

Comment:
Not that interesting subject matter in the context within which it's placed. Image suffers from lack of detail in shadows causing blocking up in lower left.

Petunia
by Crafty Sue

Comment:
Though color is good, subject appears too dark. Can be corrected with proper choice of metering mode.

A Center Piece
by Tikicharm

Comment:
To my eye, there is not enough of seperation between main subject and background, creating some confusion even with the narrow DOF you've achieved. I think the problem lies in the lighting and common toning/coloring. I also find the lighting to be too bright on the main flowers...contrast is too high here and you have nearly blown out areas and very dark shadows. A little hard to look at.

Drummers Eyes
by pitsaman

Comment:
Very interesting subject matter; I like the dramatic/action capture here with the theatrical lighting. The intensity of the light coming from the left of the performer, though, too great (creating a large blown out area on the face and a gaping shadow from the nose) work well here to provide the performer with a "possesed" look. Well done.

Snail
by Pooba

Comment:
Beautiful subject, but wish you hadn't used such harsh lighting as it's created glare and deep shadow at the bottom.

The Freshest Juice
by bruski

Comment:
Very original and creative composition. Love the backlighting and nicely saturated color and the way you've captured the drop in the center. Also like the way you've captured the rind and spray on the bottom. Very well done.

Peony Helpers
by dphillips

Comment:
Really like the composition and color here, but find the flash too strong and harsh.