Big Boat
by Andres Arango

Comment:
This picture's lack of being in focus hurts the eyes.

clear blue skies ahead!
by Blackstarlight0

Comment:
The focus of your picture is a brown, dead thing. The cluster of flowers in the bottom left looks like a better subject to me.

When You're Alone (It Ain't Easy)
by hhuddle

Comment:
Person opinion - highlighting around tree is overdone, and detracts.

Angel
by Man_Called_Horse

Comment:
Normally, I'd note that his face is in shadow. But, in this picture it works - almost as if you've substituted shadow for soft focus. This, combined with his expression creates a soft mood that his eyes and mouth hint is not the whole story. The depth of field assures your focus is where it should be, and there is nothing distracting in the background.

Faceoff Between Venus and the Glowing Sliver
by moolacoola

Comment:
Very, very nice picture. Even being charitable, this doesn't meet rule of thirds.

Pheasant
by seti

Comment:
Excellent composition, depth of field, and color. Near side of bird's head is in shadow. Fill flash may have greatly improved this picture.

tulips
by adrian2208

Comment:
Wonderful color and nice angle. This could benefit from a good zoom. Current framing includes the lower left corner of brown, the sky almost uniform white, and a yellow building in the upper right, leaving the beautiful flowers about 25-35% of the picture. Try cropping it so the partially leafed tree is at the upper left foci, and the willow as the upper right foci and see what you think. Also watch your shadow - is that it in the center lower edge of the picture or just dark green grass?

Passing the Time of Day
by MAK

Comment:
For me, the black graffiti detracts from the photo. Excellent color in shirt & jacket. Nice expression, wind-blown look.

Watching you
by darasbulba

Comment:
Creepy. Nice use of rule of thirds

Should I?..
by unpunkryan

Comment:
great subject - unfortunately, the railing gets lost in the background trees, but is still visible enough to convey the concept.