Denim Blues
by SJCarter

Comment:
You're entirely too cute to worry that much about Neat Image. Let the stubble go and if skin's not perfect? All the more of you to find interesting!! I love the pose and I like the chambray shirt alot. Sometimes glasses aren't good in a shot, but these are actually an attribute!!! You go get 'em tiger!!!!

New Shoes
by phinbob

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This is a different take on the challenge, which is interesting and certainly suits it. I think it might've served you better and emphasized the shoe and hoof, had it been possibly a tighter shot of the actual horse shoe itself. As it is, it has a bit more of a snapshot sense to it and your eye follows around without a particular place to focus on. The light and shadow are a bit distracting from the subject that you were going for. I might've had the horse's hoof directly in front of me with the lens pointing down onto it with a stream of light directly on it to possibly get some shine off of the metal. It would still be apparent that it is a horse but the hind quarters of the animal itself are not necessary for the shot. The gloved hand could be an integral part as well, without it covering up the majority of the shoe. I hope you find these suggestions helpful. Best of luck in the future. From looking at your other photos, you certainly have the eye and the imagination to create some terrific shots!! Judy

Not exactly Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, but close
by twm122

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!!

At first glance, this photo captures your eye with the prismatic flare from the crystal on the shoe! It has a fun sense to it and makes you want to figure out where it came from. The composition is good as the shoes are laying in a way that appears as if they just were taken off and left there. The pearls just fell on them in a haphazard fashion, or so it seems, which adds to the illusion of the shot. The pearls seem a bit blurred to me. The black background does this justice, creating an almost no end to the shoes as to where one stops and the background starts. The lighting is effective especially on that "spark" of color in the center. Overall, I think it is a good capture, but maybe a little tweaking could be done to get the pearls to be perfectly focused. I like the originality of it and think you did a good job. Your imagination and creativity shined through on this one. Had this been advanced editing, I would have cloned out the labels on the inside. All the best, Judy

Shades of Nature
by jbsmithana

Comment:
Wow - what a rainbow. Are those dolphins? It's a beautiful spot. I love the warm rich tones of the flora and fauna. Great capture!

Emotion
by jbsmithana

Comment:
I just found this in your portfolio. What an emotive shot. I love his eyes. They are so telling. Kind of makes you realize how close we really ARE to the primates. Thanks for the smile!

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by kiropractic

Comment:
I don't care for this at all. The blue is too harsh with the bright red lips and the muted freckles. Her original suited her face much better, but it's fun to work with stuff isn't it?

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by Coley

Comment:
I think I like it in color even more!!! What a fun shot. Congrats on your nice placement in the shoes challenge.

Rainswept Royal Street - New Orleans
by LucidLotus

Comment:
Man, in light of the recent events, this picture is especially precious. I haven't been to the Big Easy in many years, but the timelessness of it will remain in spirit despite many of it's missing buildings and souls. I did hear that alot of the French Quarter made it through, though. I love the mood this evokes, especially in the rain. The tinge of green is very effective. Great detailing! Sometimes I think about my old 35mm camera!

Primary Colors
by Tuckersmom

Comment:
He looks like equine velvet! The colors are wonderful. It's an unusual take on a horse shot and I love it. Simplye beautiful

Along the Strand
by Tuckersmom

Comment:
I saw this earlier and wondered if it was in Galveston. The Strand there is quite famous and it's one of the oldest cities in Texass. I love the Victorian buildings and the filter you used showcase them perfectly!!