Sea of Tranquility
by Keith Maniac

Comment:
Every now and then, I see a photo in a challenge that I wish was my own :) Great work...

Hunting
by Jinbo

Comment:
This is beautiful. I hope to see a ribbon on this one... excellent work :)

Trail Chasing
by wee_ag

Comment:
These photos are really cool. It's one I have wanted to try for quite a while and just never setup to do it... excellent work :)

Busy Architecture
by KarenNfld

Comment:
Beautiful shot...

newborn life
by akina

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

Hi Akina...

I think this photograph offers a very interesting perspective on the concept of "delicate." I wish you had taken the opportunity to post your own thoughts on this image in the Photographer's Comments box when you submitted it. When you ask for in-depth critique and don't post any of your own thoughts, it can lead me to believe that you don't have much interest in the image yourself.

I believe this photo is under-rated. I also believe that it could be a little stronger at the same time. The theme of delicate is good. The flower looks like it is blooming out of a harsh environment struggling to survive against the odds. The little splash of color in the otherwise monochromatic environment also adds to this effect nicely. I believe there is a little too much unused space in the composition. A slightly tighter view could possibly strengthen the theme...

Keep up the good work :)

John Setzler

Great Blue Heron, Delicate Desert Habitat
by phinbob

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

Hi Phinbob...

I think you are quite lucky. There are great blue herons in my area but they are all so incredibly skiddish that it's nearly impossible to get close enough to get good photos. I have tried on multiple occasions myself with no luck. I consider myself lucky if I can get within 50 yards of one. They are gorgeous creatures... graceful... serene... not to mention, delicate :)

I think you have a good capture here. I'm not very fond of the light/time of day condition for the photo, but it's still a good shot. Let's talk about your title for a moment.

"Great Blue Heron, Delicate Desert Habitat."

What's delicate here? The Heron or the Habitat? This particular title choice creates some internal conflict I think. Another conflict that could arise from this title is that this particular desert is standing in water :) I know that there are lots of desert oasis areas, but the theme of desert generally conjures up notions of sandy arid land... Don't you think?

This is just some food for thought. Sometimes titles play a more important role in an image than you may realize :)

Keep up the good work...

John Setzler

speek no evil
by mandyturner

Comment:
excellent work... I love the look and feel, as well as the idea here.

In The Beginning...
by jrjr

Comment:
In my personal opinion, grain does not work well in a shot like this one. I'm sure its a lovely and strong simple color photo though. I can't interpret how the grain creates strength here.

EEK ! DIRT!
by susi

Comment:
This is a great shot. I would love to have seen a stronger title to go with it :)

Her Serenity Mask
by rwouthuis

Comment:
Beautiful black and white... great shot :)