Going For That Next Flower
by Swashbuckler

Comment by JB707:
Nice bee shot, the pink is pretty too, nice composition...
JB

National Geographic
by Swashbuckler

Comment by jillz:
The compisition of this shot is very good. I like the two birds. I don't think the yellow border suits your image and the shot is a little blurry.

Gumbie Plays With The Office Puzzle
by Swashbuckler

Comment by draney4:
Well I like your Ideal, it was creative and the lighting is excellent, maybe it could of been better to have done more of a office type stuff, keyboards, paperclips and such, but where is the persons own artis personality to come from, I think studio shots are like a artist drawing on a canvis,a part of you comes out in each one, for myself I'm terrible at it, but love to look at others and learn, I would like to have a picture of this in my office.

Gumbie Plays With The Office Puzzle
by Swashbuckler

Comment by camelotnorth:
Hi there...I gave you a 7 and like you say it is sharp and artsy. Maybe the distinct shadows weren't liked. I know my entry had a dark shadow and the commenters let me know it. Should have used some back lighting maybe. Personally I like the shadows.

Going For That Next Flower
by Swashbuckler

Comment by kebmod54:
Cut back on the big frame next time. It takes away from the photo (in my opinion).
Others may disagree.

Going For That Next Flower
by Swashbuckler

Comment by Mitonski:
Ah, from the thumbnail I couldn't tell what about the picture was off-centre, but this is nice. Good capture of the spread wing, is the harsh shadow because of the natureal sunlight or the flash? A bit more focus on the bee would have been nice but I understand that it would be hard to get. A good pic, good luck with it.

Gumbie Plays With The Office Puzzle
by Swashbuckler

Comment by Swashbuckler:
O.K., it's a bit cutesy, but it's a really good shot! I hate to ask, but can I get some negative feedback on this one??? You know, what's wrong with this and what could have been done to make it better?

Thank you.

Going For That Next Flower
by Swashbuckler

Comment by alanfreed:
Nice macro, although the lighting seems a little harsh.

Going For That Next Flower
by Swashbuckler

Comment by Malokata:
Focus, or perhaps too tightly cropped. A moderate application of NeatImage might've helped.

Blue Heron Portrait
by Swashbuckler

Comment by camelotnorth:
Great shot Swash...like how clear and detailed the heron is and the dof of folliage. Have you ever sent photos to Birder Magazine? That with a write up of your herons might be something they would publish. I don't have an address but am sure it can be found on the web.