Fusion
by Sebi

Comment:
Greets from the Critique Club

First off, I'd like to say that this shot has potential for being a really great shot.

The colors from the led light on your finger (?) against the flame really complement each other well.

The photo is extremely noisy and seems a bit over sharpened in places. Perhaps some NeatImage, Noise Ninja, or USM would have helped this out.

Also, since this was an advanced editing challenge, you could have cloned out some of the stray movements/light that don't really fit with the flow of the rest of it.

Some have said to crop the background, giving more focus to the subject. I can agree with that, or make it so the background is all black, giving it the negative space needed to really draw you into the center.

Well thought out, a bit of better PP and this type of shot is going to be up there.

--Mike

The lone ranger
by Brin

Comment:
Greets from the Critique Club

What can I say about this photo that hasn't been said? Congrats on the 4th place finish.

The composition is lovely. The orange flames really stand out against the very understated scenery. It is a very calm and peaceful setting, and draws you into it.

The only thing that I can say is that the big rock tends to compete with the fire for my attention.

Congrats again!!

--Mike

Blue Fire Cog
by hotpasta

Comment:
Greets from the Critique Club

First off, congrats on the top 10 finish with this shot. Not sure I can add a whole lot to what has already been said, but I'll try.

This is a beautiful abstract macro and the softness of the flames does help against the hard cold black of the burner. However, the focus point seems to be on the edge of the burner, where you can easily make out the scuff marks on the black edge of the burner.

The colors of this are magnificent, the orange, blue and black complement each other magnificently.

The crop and angle are superb. It shows just enough to make this very interesting. I think if you would have had more of the burner, the photo would have been very boring.

Great job on the top 10 again.

--Mike

Rustic Charm
by sherpet

Comment:
I love the color and texture of rust. You really captured it well.

Roped
by sherpet

Comment:
Wow, this is a great photo. Too bad you didn't enter this one.

Soft Water
by ford_art

Comment:
this shot is too blurry...could be sharper...Just Kidding!!

Absolutely amazing photo. 10 and a fave

Cake and Candles
by coronamv

Comment:
this shot is too blurry...could be sharper...Just Kidding!!

Looks like someone got really hungry and just tore into this.

stand alone
by k2senatestinger7

Comment:
this shot is too blurry...could be sharper...Just Kidding!!

Great take from the bottom of the flower, I like the different POV

Hummingbird in the Mist
by Maagic

Comment:
this shot is too blurry...could be sharper...Just Kidding!!

Nice hummer, not too often you get to see these things with their wings stopped.

Barely Mine
by xXxscarletxXx

Comment:
this shot is too blurry...could be sharper...Just Kidding!!

Barely there...the lighting is really harsh and makes it so you can only see a portion of the model's back against the background.