Candy Falling
by sagestudio

Comment:
A bit overexposed, and many of the candies are a tad grainy, but this is a fun, lively shot with happy colors and captured movement, so it works for me very well.

Sugar Bowl
by DennisF

Comment:
I love the contrast between the elegant goblet and the hokie, informal candy. Works well.

Simply Sinful
by Gekker

Comment:
Simple composition and pleasing lighting make this an interesting picture. THe reflection gives it an extra flair.

Diet Drink???
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
Vibrant and bold, this image works for me because there are few distractions.

A hint of mint
by marbo

Comment:
Subtle, subtle, subtle, and striking in its subtlety (if that makes any sense). The white on white really shows off your mastery at lighting. My only suggestion would be that the POLO words are not lined up. But a minor thing with this masterful photo. My favorite this week. 10

Standing in Line
by Yomi

Comment:
Wonderful Shot Jeremy. I hope you don't mind that I used it as an example of superb animal photography.

David

Sour Spaghetti Candies
by Pep Ventosa

Comment:
These look like nematodes. Mmmmm. The backlighting is fun here, but it does make them look like microscopic creatures for some reason.

Banana Blue
by Gotchya

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

I concur with all of the compliments below! This is a funky picture of a blue banana! Many folks below expressed their displeasure for extremes of what is probably post-shot manipulation, but I figure that as long as you pushing levels, you may as well go all the way! But not if you want to win, I guess.

First, from this shot I get a feeling of fun and quirkiness. It is well composed with the banana positioned very well in the frame. The extreme contrasts go well with the extreme feeling you want to convey. Turn on the disco lights and let's boogie!

As far as it goes, I can't see much in this image to fix. If you wanted a more "natural" look, I'm sure you fiddled with it enough to get such. I think this image is true to itself and with what it wants to be. It is nothing really profound, but for an engaging romp, this photo takes us there.

From looking at your other images, I can see that you are exploring new ground, and that's always a good thing!

I look forward to seeing more good work from you in the future!

Thanks,

David

Colorful Bloom
by cykhansen

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

I certainly concur with all of the compliments below!

When I gaze at this image ("look" is too weak a word), I am filled with wonder and awe at the beauty of this flower. You've managed to capture its color, sure, but you've given it depth and context as well. The few hanging leaves in the background do a great job at letting us know in a subtle way that this flower was not taken in a laboratory. Well, maybe it was, I don't know, but it doesn't appear to have been, and that's what's important. The soft blue background really sets off the bright hues of the petals, and the lighting marvelously adds a sense of mystique and specialness to the whole affair. I also enjoy the point of view from the side, as it establishes a kind of "just came upon this" kind of feel.

To improve this shot--does it need improving?--you might try continuing the softly mottled blue background all the way up, though I kind of like the break my eyes get from the top section of the image--those "normal" colors really ground the photo in reality. The blue background does seem to have a sharp angle, though, that is just a bit distracting. The stamens may be sharpened a bit with their natural colors (whites and yellows?) coming through. In essence, the whole image may be so colorful that it needs some blahness and neutral tones to further enhance the striking colors that are present and tone down some of that power.

Well, I'm scraping the bottom of the barrell, now! Keep up the good work! I hope to see your work in the future.

David

Melting Point
by autool

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This is a really engaging image. I concur with all of the compliments below.

In this image, I see a blue flame melting something which also changes the color of the flame. It shows me that you have a good eye for finding color in original places and in unique ways. I like it; it gives me a sense of curiosity to know just what this is. It appears from the comments below that several people wondered what that was. Perhaps this could have been included in your title, though not necessarily so. I'm content to wonder, but others, it appears, may not be.

Very nice composition with the flame going in a diagonal across the image, adding a dynamism and making the shot even more engaging. The black void as background works very well here, enhancing the flame's importance. I'm not sure it's even possible for such a shot, but it would be nice if more were in focus, even if your aim was to give us an abstract communication of color. What we are perceiving is that color changes depending on heat, temperature, direction and substance, so it would be nice to know the substance after all, which I feel would not detract from your shot, but add mystery to it as we are given enough information to formulate ideas, but not answers. Wow. Hope that makes sense.

In sum, this is a wonderfully creative image that is engaging and fascinating. Cluing us in more to what is happening may help enhance your photo's power as communication.

Keep up the good work! I hope to see your work in the future!

David