Codroipo, Villa Manin
by paolobnr

Comment:
Nice contrasts and dof

whisper
by blackemperor

Comment:
Nice soft focus.

wishing for a simple life
by ninerfan

Comment:
IMO I would have like to see more ground than trees. I like it though

Home Safe from Iraq
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
Critique Club review:

Hi JD,

Somehow I keep getting yours, which is an easy task to review.

First, your subject fit the challenge perfectly. Yes we are all thankful that our soldiers return safely, in this case to heal and enjoy family. Tell you brother thanks from all of us and Gods speed!

The shot has great contrasts and everything is in perfect focus. The cropping is also right on. Smiles and facial expressions make the shot.

Your flash appears to be as you wanted, and very good. A little brightness but not overly exposed anywhere.

As a whole you deserved the ribbon you received and you should be proud of the shot.

This is all positive, but I see no negative. I would like to see a different shot showing more facial coloration.

Best wishes and Merry Chrismas.

Van

Wow! What a find
by jmritz

Comment:
Nice colors, especially the blue shadows

Simply Elegant
by magnetic9999

Comment:
The crown is somewhat lost in the white. A different colored background may have helped. Royal Blue or Red?

XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment:
great framing...

Simply Discarded
by connie

Comment:
Great shading and contrasts

Beach Scene
by DiamondPete

Comment:
Nice set-up and dof.

Pill
by CraigD

Comment:
A bit too soft to me. A slight more contrast would have helped.