Abandoned
by BAMartin

Comment:
Texture indeed! I like the angle you have chosen here, rather than straight-on. It seems to give the photo a bit of energy. I think I would have darkened a bit on some of the peeling paint to add even more to the depth and texture. Excellent in bw.

Daisy Hotel
by BAMartin

Comment:
Talk about a room with a view! Lovely shot and perspective on this place. The misty look of the backgroud really helps the building to pop. Wonderful photo.

Horticulture
by BAMartin

Comment:
Beautiful colors and I love the interest of just having one bloom folded over to reveal the yellow. Very pretty.

Earth: untouched
by dsterner

Comment:
I think this is one of your best technical shots. Nice color, focus and composition. The setting itself is nice, but not wow. The clarity of your focus adds texture to the shot and the colors make it pop as well.

Channel mixer 1834.jpg
by dsterner

Comment:
This one has some "pop" to it and all the small lines kind of create a chaotic abstract. I think this was a good choice for bw.

1 015_pine_cone.jpg
by dsterner

Comment:
This simple shot is one of my favorites of your so far. I think the simplicity is a key here. I would like a little more darkness to the contrast, but I tend to go overboard that way :) I like the composition and the dof. The whites in the background make a nice natural setting to set off your subjects.

A Day in a Small Town USA
by dsterner

Comment:
Again, I think a nice idea. This one is clearer and has nice contrast. The composition could be more interesting and I would rotate a bit to straighten the vertical lines of the poles. I love photos that tell a story, and this one does!

The Adolescent Homo-Sapiens: Lesson 1- Flirtation: Passing Notes
by dsterner

Comment:
I just love this idea and wish the technical aspects would carry it better. Out of focus, yes...but also not much attention to creating a pleasing composition and lines. Also very shadowy and unappealing lighting. I don't mean to be harsh. Looking over your portfolio to make comments, it seems you love to take pictures! That's great! I hope hanging around here will encourage some creative growth in working on the basics like composition, lighting, and clarity. It seems you have some really good ideas, but need to take the extra time to double check these things. I'm no expert, so take my critique as you will :)

St. Patrick's Day Dancer
by dsterner

Comment:
Look at those curls! Nicely done candid, but not what I would probably define as a portrait. Looks just a tad blurry on the eyes, which I think is very important in a person shot. Nice colors.

Reading
by BAMartin

Comment:
Love it! Colors and texture make this one stand out. Having the person in the shot adds interest as well. Love your travel shots. I might like this one a bit better with a more straight-on angle. The top part with the color and the window shape really seems to set off the bottom half of the photo.