Leaf it alone
by freetime

Comment:
this photo needs to have focus... It appears that the entire image is out of focus... the texture concept is nice, but the complete lack of focus keeps this from being competitive. = 4 - jmsetzler

Smooth as Grass
by Aaron

Comment:
this is a really nice concept... I love the overall image, but if the cat had been in focus here along with the foreground grass, the visual impact would have been much greater... = 5 - jmsetzler

TX-Tours
by Frank Beckman

Comment:
This is a decent alternative interpretation of the challenge. I'm assuming that was your intention with the title... I personally prefer a strong interpretation of the challenge on it's own definition rather than creating an alternate that is off base. = 4 - jmsetzler

Pineapple
by fsieradzki

Comment:
this is really nice texture... I will comment on the lighting... I think there is no real problem with the lighting on this image, but it simply does not grab my attention.. It works well, but... hmm.. i don't really know what to say about it :) This is a good shot... :) = 7 - jmsetzler

Blue
by pnicholls

Comment:
this is a nice showing of texture... you have done a great job with control of your depth of field. I like the color and the shadows as well.. good work :) = 7 - jmsetzler

All Tied Up
by warglory

Comment:
very interesting texture here.. the light colored background accents that very nicely... good work :) = 7 - jmsetzler

Textures in a Kiss
by ninauller

Comment:
This is a very interesting and unique interpretation of texture :) The lace surface adds nicely to that concept as well... = 9 - jmsetzler

Happy Birthday Dennis
by karen_v

Comment:
I think the corkboard texture could have been played out with a little more creativity :) = 4 - jmsetzler

Highlights
by sylk

Comment:
This is interesting texture :) I think a little tighter crop to remove the empty space at the upper right and lower left corner could be a minor improvement... good work :) = 8 - jmsetzler

Bounty
by ebranties

Comment:
the quicker picker upper :) critique... take a look at this image... as you can see, there is a sharply focused segment that extends from left to right just slightly below the center of the frame. The foreground in front of this strip and the background behind this strip are out of focus. This area that is IN focus is within your depth of field. This indicates a low F number (wide aperture) setting on your camera. I don't know what kind of camera was used here, but a larger F number (smaller aperture) in the aperture priority mode (or manual mode) would extend this plane of focus through a larger portion of your image. It also appears that the camera lens may be resting on the surface. If this is the case, raising the camera up a few inches and pointing it down at a slightly lower angle would allow the foreground to be in better focus as well. Your camera has a minimum distance from the lens in which it can focus effectively, regardless of the aperture settings. I also believe that a different orientation of this paper towel would create a better composition... diagonal lines would be more eye catching than the horizontal and vertical lines here... = 5 - jmsetzler