into the light
by tnun

Comment:
Exposure fits for a midsummer day -- brightness makes me feel like squinting just like being there. The red structure with white semicircle give an oriental feel to the destination.

Hummingbird Silhouette2
by Stephie3041

Comment:
Very clean shot, essence of the bird without the distraction of color or feeder. Translucent wing feathers add the necessary extra interest. I wonder how it would have done in the free study. Thanks for posting.

A little help crossing the street
by shambles

Comment:
Interesting capture of detail in something frequently looked at without really being seen. Calling attention to such parts of life is a good reason to make images. I never realized that the geometric shapes forming these figures are not always uniform dots. The mild distortion from shooting with the camera lower than the subject suggests a space ailien portrait. Including the last bit of heel in the lower corner might have been a minor improvement, but noticing the vibrance of transmitted instead of reflected light and acting on the impulse to capture is a photographic habit worthy of nurturing.

Lunchtime in Fountain Square
by brianlh

Comment:
Clearly from above, and happy graphic combination of diagonal lines and colorful geometric umbrellas.

There are two sides to every story (shot from the top of cliffs)
by Judi

Comment:
This is a striking image of sky and water. The strongest elements are higher than the camera. If this had included the sweep of the cliff abruptly dropping down to the shore, it could have conveyed "From Above" a lot more than this framing.

Red Feathers
by scooter97

Comment:
Like an undersea creature. Enjoyable color combination and good detail.

who knows lol
by Lutchenko

Comment:
Public places sometimes make a great setting for spontaneous play, even for adults. Great capture of such a moment.

California Poppies
by scooter97

Comment:
Poppies are so bright that they usually show up in sharp images. The softer focus (with good detail preservation) and lower key background really make this a lovely variation.

domino game II
by Lelez

Comment:
Slice of life image works well showing the group more than the faces. One of the rewards of travel is getting to peek into bits of everyday life. Can't travel everywhere, making it especially fun to have this opportunity to see into your corner of the world.

Going Home
by Germaine

Comment:
Excellent simplicity of composition, with the horizontal lines rhyming the length of the horse. Her expression reminds me of people who feel they have been asked to pose just a few too many times. (Don't ask me how I know that.)