Paris-Montmartre
by Rino63

Comment:
GREETIngS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Oh, I am SO envious. You were in Paris last year and I was not. Not only that, but you captured a great street scene.

Interesting. You finished just about in the middle of the pack in this demanding "Best of 2009" Challenge. And that is just about the way your comments split on your treatment of this scene.

HDR, Topaz. Like? Don't Like? That is the question.

My personal opinion is that you have taken this excellent image almost to the point of illustration and if I was lucky enough to call it mine, I'd probably do it more in a photographic way. But this fine image is yours, not mine.

You had fun with it and it shows very nicely. that's what counts. Keep up the good work.

Alice
:-))

Four little piggies
by jeffreype123

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Well, jeffreype123, if your intention was to make the voters smile, you succeeded beyond belief. If, in addition, your intention was to score well, well you have time for that later.

For the record, this is an excellent macro shot. Did I know toes have (er)toeprints, like fingerprints? Well, I do now. Nice placement in the frame (I can't believe I'm saying this) and good colors. The green thingee in the upper right bothered me a little at first, but then I thought, "Why not!"

Would I hang it on my wall? Um, I will think about it. Is it amusing and fun and all that. Oh, yes.

So, thanks for submitting it to the "Best of 2009" Challenge, keep your sense of humor, and I DO look forward to seeing more of your work.

Alice

Big Cat, Big Toys
by TommyMoe21

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Congratulations on yet another fine animal portrait from what appears to be your favorite zoo.

It shows that you know your critters and shoot them with understanding and compassion and do it very well.

You have many fine constructive comments and don't really need a critique with that good score of yours. So add my congratulations to the list and I'll say thanks for the opportunity to romp through a little of your portfolio before heading on to the next image in the Critique club queue.

Alice
:-))

Horseshoe Lake Refuge
by digichic

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

What a find in the middle of Illinois! I too, would have thought these trees would be located on the edges of Florida!

It was a good find and you made the most of it. Your many comments tell you that there were many interpretations of your handling of this scene.

I guess I am on "the side" of those who think it is a touch over-saturated and thus tends towards harshness. The Hue/Saturation sliders in Photoshop are helpful and by going through all of them just a little at a time, it is frequently possible to build up to an optimum presentation. I put your very fine image on my own computer and (based on the date taken) adjusted the colors to be a bit more cold. That seemed to take the harshness away.

this is just a thought, of course. You are the complete judge of how your work presents.

Keep up the good work. You say you are new to this. Lots of practice and playtime will make you an expert in no time and I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Brown
by colorcarnival

Comment:
Very nice. One of my favorites in the Challenge.

Bronze
by fotofan

Comment:
Another very special and artistic entry. Congratulations on your top five placement.

Une Nature Morte avec Fruits, Pains et Fleurs
by scarbrd

Comment:
A lovely bounty of fruits and other food.
When I first saw it I was reminded of Cezanne. I still am.
Beautifully done.

Orange-o-licious
by Bugzeye

Comment:
A lighthearted and pleasing entry which matches its ribbon beautifully.
Congratulations on your win.

Curves n Lines
by sekarmalathy

Comment:
congratulations on a fine win and a fine entry.

Pears and Pitcher
by luvmyaussie

Comment:
Lovely. Well done and perfect for the Blue.