Thinking Of You
by beautyqn25

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

The silk rose on a pink background is certainly an appropriate subject for a Greeting Card.

I have a couple of suggestions for this image. First, the pink shade you chose (imo) is just a touch strong; you might try muting it. Also, if the rose was further away from the background, you would stand a better chance of eliminating the shadows. Then, compositionally, if the rose was placed more to the left of the frame it would keep the viewer in the picture longer.

Finally, my camera club judges always stress the importance of "border patrol." That would take care of that partial leaf in the lower section of the image. (I always seem to see that stuff after the image has been submitted.)

I wish you the best of luck in future Challenges!

Baseball
by hsteg

Comment:
Great shot of a baseball. Unfortunately for me, I can't for the life of me, find the connection with "Coffee Shop"...

Have It Outside
by zara-opal

Comment:
Oh, looks like India. Great shot!

For my one and only love!!
by gtp1164

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

What a beautiful rendition of a rose. Nicely captured, good and crisp where needed, soft where appropriate.

While I like it a lot, I wonder if the background could be cropped just a little on the left (say up to the last leaf) and then again on the right. (oh, about 1/3 of the distance between the frame and the flower) Would this concentrate the viewer more on the rose, rather than the mildly distracting background? Hard to say. Just another way to look at this splendid flower.

I would suggest blurring out more of the background to really direct the viewer to the flower.

It really is a lovely image. Keep up the good work.

Memorial day
by jonasval

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Beautifully executed image of this church and its surroundings. I very much like the angle from which you captured this structure. Technically, I think it's just fine. Compositionally, it's also strong.

You have created the essence of a bleak landscape which seems to embody loss.

It may be this bleakness worked against your scoring a little. If so, it would be simply because the voters didn't understand the beauty of your interpretation.

Good luck in your future Challenges. I'll look forward to seeing more of your work.

"Having a Bad Day?" Encouragement card
by tmorninglory96

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

I think I remember this guy from voting in the Challenge. He was a friendly looking guy then and still is. He definitely looks as if he could give you a nice, comforting pat on the back whenever you need it.

Expressive face, well photographed. Background is nicely neutral and I like the Black 'n White treatment.

From your portfolio, you seem to be a "People-type" person and your images of people are just great.

About all I can offer you is encouragement. 6.13 isn't bad, but keep doing what you are doing and undoubtedly those scores will go up even higher.

Waking Up With Red
by rasdub

Comment:
Which ever of my San Francisco friends took this one is to be complimented! It's a great shot.

Paris = My world... Effeil Tower = Just at the corner
by TOY

Comment:
Great interpretation!

Land of Living Skies
by dw_photo

Comment:
Beautifully composed.

Cabbagetown
by elemess

Comment:
Your corner is a busy one, but it all fits quite well in the frame.