Wildflower
by Budweezer

Comment:
This looks like a zinnia to me. I am not crazy about b&w flower shots normally, but this one, I do like. The depth of field works well to emphasize the flower, but still retains a good range of tones that are a perfect background for "framing" the flower. I am not crazy about the border, though I honestly can't say what I would have done differently.

Deep Thinker
by karmat

Comment:
I love the duotoning, and the softness of this, but most of all, the expression! Such a serious little face. This is a shot to be proud of, for sure. Composition and lighting are great.

50 Years Together
by sagestudio

Comment:
This is a beautiful shot, marred (for me) only by the small "spots" along the left hand side - they keep distracting my eyes. I think I would like to have seen just a touch more light on the upper hand. The composition works beautifully, as does the black background. I also love the concept.

Catus Flower
by sherryk471

Comment:
I am not normally a big fan of flowers done in b&w, but this is lovely. I like your choice of duotoning, and also the composition. The dark area at the center of the flower seems to balance it well. I love the very feathery aspect of the flower, which lends itself well to this treatment. The lighting is probably the thing that really makes this shot for me, since it has produced a fairly good range of tone. Very nice.

CA State Capital Dome
by ChrisW123

Comment:
Every time I look at this shot, it just takes my breath away. The white looks silver to me, and the dark areas look like silver that is oxidized. I like the composition, but have to wonder what it would have looked like shot straight on center. The lighting is wonderful, giving the shot a marvelous antiqued feeling. Just my way of looking at it, of course, but this is great!

Behind the Screen
by Paige

Comment:
I really like this! The moment I saw it, it made me laugh. Makes me think of me and brothers when we were small. Love the duotoning that you chose, and LOVE that you shot through the screen - it gives the shot a very "painterly" and "old" feeling that I like very much. No doubt you will get some negative comments for this, but I hope that you are proud of this shot!

flight
by deceptive

Comment:
Not crazy about the border, and I'm not sure whether or not I like the totally black background, however the shot is interesting. I like the range of tones on the bird, but don't care for the way the black areas "bleed" into the background. I like the composition very much, and the light on the bird is pretty good. Gave you a pretty high score anyway (9) because I do feel the shot has pretty good visual appeal.

Bucko
by RLS

Comment:
Love the shot, not crazy about the border. The shot is beautiful in it's simplicity, the depth of field is perfect, and I really like the composition. I would have wished for a bit more light on the horse, but nevertheless, well done.

Aria, 10 days old
by Robro

Comment:
What a lovely shot! Love the B&W and the softness. Lighting and composition work perfectly. She is beautiful.

Birds of a feather
by Jean

Comment:
Absolutely one of my very favorites, this is a shot I would hang on my wall in a heartbeat! Love the use of B&W, the composition is terrific, and I love the concept and execution. Expect to see you on the home page!