Smiley Girl
by Mixi

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club:

Hi, Ximena

Hey, I was about the same age when I first got my first camera. I wish that there had been something like this web site when I was your age go learn how to take good pictures. You will get lots of ideas and practice here.

I'm glad we had the self-portrait challenge to get to know you. I bet some people might have thought that since the picture was so good, that this was a picture of their own kid instead of themselves. That would actually be a compliment.

Challenge: This is a picture of a very pretty young photographer. Of course, you did a very good job of smiling pretty for your self portrait and meeting the criteria for the challenge.

Composition: You did a great job of setting up for your picture. Using your favorite color for the background was a very good idea. Extra points go for wearing a top that has a bit of the same color as your background, but yet colorful and fun. It helps to bring out the colors in your face. You posed nicely and your smile is beautiful.

Technical: Ximena, your picture is great. The focus is right on and the lighting couldn't be any more perfect. I can not think of anything that could be done differently.

Overall: You are doing a great job at mastering the basics of photography. I'm impressed, to say the least. I can't wait to see more pictures, so keep up the good work. I'll be watching and rooting for you. Good luck!

Connie

Bug and Bloom
by Jacko

Comment:
Oh WOW! I must admit that I've been tiring of the flower and bug shots, but this one REALLY caught my attention. It is wonderfully done, not to mention interesting. The red is so intense. I assume you desaturated the colors except for the red channels. It really works here. I love the detail. Excellent work 10+ My favorite for the week.

Barbecue
by alanfreed

Comment:
Looks tasty!

Sierra BUTTES
by Chilly0999

Comment:
Beautiful scenic picture. I like how you showed distance with the trees in the foreground. Too bad the sky isn't a little more interesting 8

The Bay
by eweb

Comment:
I love the colors here and how the horizon just disappears and runs into the sky. Beautiful picture. Well done 10

Another Cold One
by miller

Comment:
Nicely done...I like the effect. Looks very refreshing.

Bayou
by Ruchart

Comment:
Would like to see this in better focus.

Bottle Baby
by drydoc

Comment:
Nice family snapshot. The overexposed area in the background at the top of the picture is a little distracting.

BMW - Z4
by Musicman

Comment:
Very nice car! Not real crazy about the angle of the photo, though.

Bee for Balloon
by dasser

Comment:
Nice colors :-)