Leaning Left Bonsai
by Rooster

Comment:
Bonsai was one of my alternate ideas ... I like the simplicity of this small one, and the contrast with the background.

Connell National Forest
by lkn4truth

Comment:
Nice humorous contrast in the sign and tree ... I might have gone for a tiny bit more contrast in the photo.

Monkey Puzzle Tree
by Geee

Comment:
Looks like it could hurt to get in that position : )

I've been meaning to shoot one of these trees for some time -- thanks for the reminder and idea for an angle.

Coffee at Midnight
by irakly

Comment:

Originally posted by irakly: For the members of the Critique Club: before you say something, please realize that some people know a thing or two about photography. It will help you avoid ridiculing yourself and looking as ignorant as the bloke who left his priceless thoughts under my last photo.

This statement seems unnecessarily confrontational -- I find likely to divert the CC member's attention away from your interesting photo, and to a consideration of your attitude, just as it has mine.

FWIW I "got" the context of a class/club and their model taking a break without much trouble ... the processing gives it a look which reminds me of an etching or other "old-timey" print, which I think works well for this image.

. . .And a Cherry on Top
by karmat

Comment:
I considered submitting some whipped cream and a cherry and your title -- now I'm glad I chose something else, since mine probably would've finished way lower. Congratulations on a nice simple and effective shot.

SWEET Corn
by jfwolpert

Comment:
This topic (though not composition) was my second-choice for an entry, and I'm not from the Midwest either ... : )

Resting in The Word
by Delta_6

Comment:
This light looks a little harsh for the subject; I'd be tempted to soften it a bit, and/or add a vignetted border to focus the brightest part of the light on the face and book; easier to do under Advanced rules.

Caught In The Rain
by macrothing

Comment:
More interesting than the typical flower macro : )

Morning Glory
by newtune3

Comment:
Nice -- I'm always on the lookout for clouds/rays like this.

Contained
by graphicfunk

Comment:
The bright spots at the top pull my eye up and away from the boat -- I think I'd have cropped a bit lower or darkened them up a bit; though I like that the left one almost mirrors the shape of the sail. A nice assortment of background textures making up the negative space.