match this!
by tolovemoon

Comment:
The match seems out of focus and the flame is a little too bright, although it does have some color at the bottom of it. Good diagonal on the match.

"Zippo - de - do Dah"
by tfarrell23

Comment:
I like the lighting of the shot and the shadow it creates. The texture of the wood table is good also. What I dont like is the flame itself - it's rather large and mostly just a big white blob with no detail or shifts of color. The idea is fine, the set up is fine, the flame isnt fine.

Dying Flames
by JB707

Comment:
Interesting idea, almost looks like a star. I personally find it a little too centered and think it would have more dramatic effect in a corner or on a third line.

fire & guardian dragons
by kenbo

Comment:
Composition is good but the flame is a little overexposed. A slightly darker image would maybe have helped add some detail in the flame and also darkened the background some, which looks kinda streaky. Else you could have moved the lamp farther away from the background so it didnt show as much.

A Shot in the Dark
by smitty

Comment:
Fun shot. I like the 'plume' of orange and the streaks of light also add interest. Not sure what it is, but I dont think that really matters. Only nitpick is wishing that the streaks didnt end off the frame.

Gas Jets
by DiamondPete

Comment:
A classic shot but not quite the classic composition. Looks like a little camera shake on the bottom of the flames but I think it blends in with the whole mood of the shot. An interesting abstract.

almost burned down ceredigion
by xburnerx

Comment:
The eyes tend to naturally go to the brightest element in a shot and in this case it's the large white streak in the upper left corner. The diagonal tilt composition is interesting, almost looks like a rocket. I like the flames in the lower glasses, the mix of yellow/blue blends well and is pleasing to see, but the upper flame just seems like an overexposed blur that doesnt really add much due to the lact of details and a dominance of the shot.

W is for Warm
by jrs915

Comment:
Having the second lick of flame in the back helps this image a lot, it gives it some depth. It is indeed a 'warm' image.

by soccerdad

Comment:
Interesting idea with mixing the mystery of the mask with the fire - gives it a somewhat mythical feel.

Rock 'n Flame
by Drake

Comment:
The gradient of the background is good and a nice tall flame with interesting color. There is something about the rock that I do not like, but I cant really put my finger on it. Overall it's a good shot.