The Cello
by silverleaf

Comment by aznym:
Good focus and composition. There's a nice flow to this image. The reflections on the cello are not easy on the eye and they destroy this image. This would have been a beautiful image if the lights were better controlled. I suggest using diffusers and reflectors. It would soften the overall lights falling on the subject and will reduce the harsh highlights. Also the way it is now, it would be worth trying some desaturation on this shot. Try decreasing saturation on red, blue and magenta (maybe some yellow too).
Anyway, I am suggesting all this because I do see potential in this shot and I do think that you can achieve much better results from the same composition.
Good luck.

The Cello
by silverleaf

Comment by photom:
Good idea - it works pretty well except for the glares on the instrument. Softer lighting would most likely make it more pleasing. Excellent focus on the strings.

The Cello
by silverleaf

Comment by graphicfunk:
I love f holes. This is a very nice study yet I wish I could see the wood texture better. Nevertheless, a very strong image with nice warm colo.

All Done
by silverleaf

Comment by melismatica:
I really enjoyed this. It has a really nice feel of a moment just passed. Your title was really appropriate. This was one of my top picks.

All Done
by silverleaf

Comment by MrAkamai:
I studied this for a long time trying to think of different ways this could have been accomplished. I think your way is probably one of the better ways and how I might have done it as well. I imagined that the child's mother or father just called saying it's time to go. The child collected the chalk, got up and started to walk away. Very well done and well executed. The icing on the cake, to me at least, is the motion blur. This is one of those very simple yet very effective photos. 10

All Done
by silverleaf

Comment by ldallek:
Engaging. Well done.

Forest Flower
by silverleaf

Comment by djscarrd:
Hmm....I think it would've been better if you zoomed in on the flower a bit.

Forest Flower
by silverleaf

Comment by K-Rob:
Very nice. But perhaps a little too small for the best affect.

Forest Flower
by silverleaf

Comment by ChrisW123:
Not a strong enough subject. Too small, etc.

Forest Flower
by silverleaf

Comment by geewhy:
This is what partial desat does best..really focuses in on the subject.
Nicely done