Steps By The Sea
by DanielCzaja

Comment:
powerful image, the sea reclaiming its turf

Star Quality
by dartompkins

Comment:
nice portrait, only one nitpic, seems like his eyes should be looking more in the direction his nose is pointed.

Untitled Composition in Wine
by riot

Comment:
A well done "water "drop"" shot

Strange Days
by bucket

Comment:
very funny, almost looks like a widescreen TV.

Summer freedom.
by bandit

Comment:
I'm sure you'll have mixed reactions on the green grass/ropes??. Count me on the side that doesn't care for them. I like everything else about the picture.

Atlantic
by inspir8tion

Comment:
interesting and a good hi-key image.

Amber Flight
by bertiebasset

Comment:
I like the light catching the wings of the birds, its too bad they weren't a little more dominant in the picture.

He's got the Whole World in His Hands
by Shelley

Comment:
great job on this pic. Although I like black backgrounds, i think just a touch of light on the BG might have strengthened the pic. JMO and still an 8 from me.

Dreams of Flight
by sarrobi

Comment:
Hi from the Critique Club

First Impression: nice silhouette against a pretty sky.

Composition: You did a nice job on this picture with the placement of the bird. the close cropping really steers the viewers focus to the bird. That said, personally I think a little more space on the right, and possibly the top would strengthen the image.

Technical and PP: Exposure and colors look good. One commentator mentioned a little fringing around the silhouette which is noticable. I find this aspect hardly distracting to my eye because it is so slight. the small greenish cloud right behind the birds head is a little bit of a distraction. Advanced editing may have let you clone it out.?? The vignetting works well with this picture. Did you do some selective blurring on the BG?

Challenge results: 5.5xx is respectable. Maybe it didnt have that "hit the voter in the head" fantasy angle. Keep up the good work. You have some nice pics in your portfolio. I especially like your tribute entry.

Feel free to PM me if any questions.

mark

One Million Stories
by Joey Lawrence

Comment:
very nice portrait,