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.

Will You Marry Me?
by melking

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

WooHoo - when I saw this one I gasped. What a combination! the bright reds of the rose and the stark blue/white of the gemstones.

There 's a lot to like in this push-pull super sharp image. It is very well photographed and elicited a large amount of commenting from our viewers. what's so much fun about the comments is that they run the gambit, so you can just pick 'n choose the ones you 'like.'

I do agree with the person who suggested that the ring shank color (most of it turned red) should have retained its original color. That is the only, well, false, note in the entire composition.

You're good and I enjoyed a peak at your portfolio. (One of the perks of this job is looking at the work of people you might not otherwise get to)
Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more of your images.

Sprinkle
by ankursomani

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

What a splendid image. I am so pleased to have the chance to look at it and enjoy it once more.

You had many comments and they told you want might be 'improved' with this image. You also have comments telling you what a fine image it is.

Sure, a larger size would have been helpful, and you will probably figure out how to achieve the appropriate size for DPC entries soon. There is a tutorial here on the site that may help.

Your sunrise/sunset shot is so appealing. The perfectly captured grains spilling out of the dish, the silhouette treatment, all are powerful and emotive. I have visited your wonderful country and know how exciting and colorful the sun at the horizon can be. You treated it carefully and carried it off nicely.

I look forward to seeing more entries from you. When I peeked at your portfolio I noticed you also enjoy bright color photography. Maybe we will see some of those soon as well.

Alice