Ascending Angel
by GeneralE

Comment by basssman7:
Greetings from Ernie of the Critique Club!

Subject: The flower definately meets the challenge description and is the obvious subject of the photo. It is well presented.

Composition: Nicely placed in the frame. I am not sure if a different view of the flower (from a different angle) would have improved this or not.

Technicals: Given your many contributions to this site I am sure that you are aware your highlights are overexposed in this image.

Improvements: The lighting appears to be harsh sunlight. I would suggest paying close attention to your camera's histogram to check for overexposure and compensating as needed, as well as either using fill flash or a portable light tent/scrim to cut down on the harsh sunlight. I think without the overexposure on the white petals this would have easily been in the mid 5's.

I look forward to seeing more of your entries in the near future. :)

Ernie

Turning a Blind Eye
by GeneralE

Comment by NikonJeb:
This would have been wonderful in the Pigeon challenge.

Turning a Blind Eye
by GeneralE

Comment by roz:
the unsuspecting pigeon had no idea that he would be put in dpc and ppl would comment on his appearance and general demeanor .. great shot paul . !!..:)

Darned Typos!
by GeneralE

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Funny and clever! But you paid for that. ;-)

Turning a Blind Eye
by GeneralE

Comment by Germaine:
Hmmmmm. That's a pigeon shot I haven't seen before. Pretty surreal.

The Poem on the Underground Wall
by GeneralE

Comment by colorcarnival:
Love the purple and blue. It's like an urban sprawling meadow now :)

Turning a Blind Eye
by GeneralE

Comment by Lelez:
I don't like pigeons, but this one seems to be in jail, I don't have to be worried. Nice job!

Purple Shades
by GeneralE

Comment by NikonJeb:
Lovely shot, Paul!

Turning a Blind Eye
by GeneralE

Comment by scooter97:
I love all of the lines going different directions. Just a peek at the pigeon too which is cool.

Sign of the Times
by GeneralE

Comment by ericwoo:
Graffiti is indeed scaring the American landscape.