Free spirit
by heida

Comment:
You are too hot to touch! :o) Congrats!

freedom of expression!
by theodor38

Comment:
Wonderful use of the challenge theme...hope you didn't damage your pearly whites on that chain! :o)

Peoria R25.jpg
by d14

Comment:
This is gorgeous! Love the tones and lighting. Wow! :o)

Hurt
by movieman

Comment:
"You forgot lazy and disrespectful..." Sorry, I immediately thought of that line from "The Breakfast Club" when I saw this. It probably alarms, shocks, or offends some voters, but I think it's quite poignant and fitting for the challenge. :o)

Ontario Sunset 1
by cghubbell

Comment:
Howdy from the Critique Club!

I suspect you suffered at the hands of the "doesn't meet the challenge" voters on this image. I have to admit, that on my monitor, I don't see any purple either, but that isn't to say the image itself isn't well done.

Compositionally, I like the angle and the leading lines you have used to direct attention into the heart of the photo. It also seems to encompass the rule of thirds well, both horizontally and vertically.

The colors are beautifully muted, working well for a sunset image. The rocks, a tad dark, lose a little of their details but one can still tell with certainty that they are rocks that water has splashed about on.

Focus appears to be consistent throughout the image, with details visible in the foreground and the background.

The smooth, silky texture of the water is beautiful.

I am certain that, without a doubt, in a different challenge more relating to your scene or a free study, this image would have placed significantly higher with a much higher score. As it stands, technically, it didn't have enough purple for the voters to rate you highly, but on its own, the image is beautiful and deserves credit.

All this said, this is a wonderful shot, with many positive attributes and few that I could even begin to tell you how to improve. I'm learning all the time myself! If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me...and have a great day! :o)

Laurie/CC

It's up there.
by Brad

Comment:
Nicely composed; vibrant, crisp colors; works well. :o)

Raw material of poetry
by belette

Comment:
Interesting composition. I love the idea and the DOF. Of course, I can't read french (I think it's french, anyway), but it's nicely done regardless. :o)

Reflection
by PaulMdx

Comment:
Well executed and original idea. Love how it is sharp in the reflection but blurred in the foreground. Can't wait to see the "How'd They Do That?" on this one.

The Code
by tonodz

Comment:
Not being a techie, this photo would have more impact on me if I knew what it was code for. Regardless, the DOF and angle work well, and this does meet the challenge. :o)

You want a Prince, You Gotta...
by Skip

Comment:
Adorable...would have also done well in Threes! I do wish we could see at least one froggie's face. Good effort! :o)