leaf_fly.JPG
by wavelength

Comment:
Nice colors, especially of the 'fly/wasp' complementing the green(s) so well. Nice bokeh, very complementary colors also. This is likely an 'opportune capture', therefore not having much time, but perhaps a more front on angle would have made this better. Depending what you had to work with originally, perhaps in this case, given the shape of the 'fly/wasp' and the leaf, maybe a vertical framing, not sure. Compositionally though, as nice as the bokeh is on the right, in my opinion there is too much 'there' on the right and the balance is not right and the 'fly/wasp' is not 'featured' (placed) as well as it could be, so perhaps a different crop as well.

The Storm
by Faye Pekas

Comment:
In my opinion, a little more 'rock' incorporated on the right (fore and far right) would have given this a little more balance compositionally and color-wise. The 'crashing surf' capture is good, and as mentioned, the size doesn't do this justice, however perhaps an even sharper (ground likely) angle, may have also helped capture the almost 'ominous feel'/'force' more of that massive surf/waves. Undecided on 'less sky', more focus on the surf/waves and rocks or just more 'height' in pixels.

seal1.jpg
by Falc

Comment:
I have to assume you did not get too close to this one as it was fairly 'large'. I see a lot of potential here though, especially given the reflection. Colors are very nice. I also imagine that the contrast was very difficult to control/adjust and obviously a fair amount of detail has been lost due to the dark nature of this bull(?). The seemingly setting sun reflection/cast on the right is nice, but again, that effect/element 'used' more may have made this even better in my opinion. Possibly even some more space at the fore, if you had it, so as to get a fraction more of the reflection.

seal-pup2.jpg
by Falc

Comment:
Good capture. No idea how far away this pup was (and am no expert in photography, obviously) however it seems as if the 'focal point' is sharpest on the sand(?)/earth below the face/neck/shoulders. The pup's right eye is fairly sharp, the left I assume is dark purely because of shadow (and even more difficult to adjust given the coloring(s)), but if the nose/whiskers and eyes, were all nice and sharp would make this even better in my opinion. Like the (seemingly) 'ground level perspective' and even the 'fore bokeh' effect of the sand(?) at the fore. Undecided if this would look 'better' with the top/water cropped out, but the color of it is nice and complements the pup and also gives more context, so who knows. edit:removed temporary note

Message edited by author 2005-12-19 19:04:46.

Eye of a horse
by clauds

Comment:
Nice shot. Nice colors. I like the clarity and sharpness in the pupil/eye and eyelashes/eyelid. Perhaps if this were slightly nudge rotated up on the right, the inclusion of more of the lower 'lashes' (if you had them), and possibly tighter crop on the left, may have all made this even better, in my opinion. Not sure on the frame, especially the thickness of it, at this size.

Tundra
by lynnesite

Comment:
Difficult to comment on this as I am not sure if you have uploaded it for 'particular viewing purposes' or for criticism/comments. Difficult angle to capture those eyes, in fact from this angle looks almost cross-eyed (maybe it is). The blue clothing in the background is distracting and I think that (aside from cloning that out, but again depends 'why' this photo is here), perhaps a tighter crop (very tight), even taking out the ears, and really 'zooming in' on the eyes and tongue, may have made this better, in my opinion. Seems a tiny bit blurred but for a Husky(?) likely as still as you would get it. Whites are difficult to adjust/control I imagine in this shot also. edit:removed temporary note

Message edited by author 2005-12-19 19:05:01.

what am I?
by jessiroo

Comment:
You cannot give up without first trying. I shall wait for 'hints'.

poised
by mycelium

Comment:
"Glacier National Park, MT " - This was taken in a natural setting? - ice/frozen lake? - if so, amazing. Obviously more detail would be good, but the reflection is good as is the symmetry and composition. Perhaps (moot point but had you submitted to the Challenge, assume you would have), cloned out the few 'specks'. Good shot. Perhaps a slightly tighter crop at the top (or including more of whatever that 'white' is, if you had it obviously), may have made this even better - the horizontal/'wide-angle' framing may have also given this something extra, who knows. edit: if you could add the 'answers' in your above comments, would be good - edit#2: thank you for including the extra information

Message edited by author 2005-12-14 19:21:38.

what am I?
by jessiroo

Comment:
A stapler?

"owl" and woodpecker
by Beetle

Comment:
Good 'opportunity capture'. You are right about the focus of course. Perhaps converting to b&w may add something, who knows. Wonder if the woodpecker 'twisted' the glasses/spectacles on the owl - could be a daily attack - "Get off my post".