Fair Park
by Liehsc

Comment:
I remember walking...or running...on that when I was like 8 years old. Fun times, great shot

Chaotic Peace
by bkpsu

Comment:
:: Critique Club ::

First off he/she does look stillâ€Â¦so it fits the challenge. I do like the subject, but just the turtle by its self lacks appeal. A different background might have added interest, some plants maybe. The background here is very flat, it would even work better if it was darker and had more contrast. That goes for the entire image also. It needs more contrast, but you are limited with the basic rulesâ€Â¦any more and it will make the right side go completely white and parts of the shell go black. You could make the same shot 10X better with just a bit of dodge, burn, and layers. So with the contrast part you might just be stuck. The lighting is not too flattering on it either. I have had a few turtles and the stripes on the neck should either be white or a light yellowâ€Â¦hope I’m semi-rightâ€Â¦haha. I would like to see more green in the shell rather than red. I’m sure the little guy appreciates the heat lamp though. Sometimes if you use an auto level it will make whites whiteâ€Â¦but on half the shots I use that with I get a far worse result, just experiment. You said that the reason the shot looks a bit soft is because of the dirty tank. I know if you try cleaning it the turtle will be gone from the position. Maybe next time get a safe shot like you did here, then clean where you will be shooting through and just wait for him to show up on the rock againâ€Â¦you said it’s one of his favorite spots, so I’m sure he would come back soon enough.

You have a strong base of a shotâ€Â¦just a few elements missing that have docked you the points you could have earned on the same subject. Look forward to seeing your next submission.

Clint

Tree House
by jackal9

Comment:
This is amazing...looks as though the house is falling down as you snap away. Love the look and feel of this.

Eye of the Storm
by cgino

Comment:
Well done here...good eye and perfect timing. I'm sure not long after that it was a bit different where you were standing.

Send this to 10 people or ELSE!!!
by Dirt_Diver

Comment:
Very simple...but great use of word play and visualisation...one of the best.

Chain Saw
by jasonlprice

Comment:
Nice framing...well exposed

Workin' on a Chain Gang
by TonyT

Comment:
Good humor...well shot

Domestic Chain Gang
by Weefan

Comment:
Great lighting...the eyes on the girls are wonderful

Slave to TV
by molly12341

Comment:
Well shot...works...funny too

my love has become an affliction
by elmomarie

Comment:
Very nice...elequant