Ole Ole Ole
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Comment by graphicfunk:
very nice

Early morning in the country
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Comment by graphicfunk:
color shot too severe

Ole Ole Ole
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Comment by teststrip:
Ah, the All Blacks..

Ole Ole Ole
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Comment by admart01:
oy, oy, oy ;)

Three Pink Pokers
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Comment by admart01:
Wonderful color and composition. light is just right, background provides the perfect setting for your flowers. the water adds an extra sparkle. One of my favorites this challenge

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Comment by soccerdad:
If there is ONE American that knows what you are showing (besides me) and comments, please send me a PM.

Second, I thought that "Ole', Ole'...." was a football (soccer in the States) song, and the All Blacks only play union (and a bit of Sevens...) Shows you what I know as a Yank.

Anyway, back to your photo: Black shirt could be much darker and a little more focused, minus a couple of points. Composition is very solid (though I might suggest a stadium full of Wallabie fans wanting secretly to be you to add a bit of realism.) Saturation on the grass could be a little better, minus a couple of points.

Putting an All Blacks logo in your photo, plus as many points as necessary to get to 9. So, 9 for you.

Please ignore the light nature of this comment, can't help myself. We visited NZ a few years ago, were treated very well by you kiwis, and have been committed All Blacks fans since. I really do like the composition, and am giving you a 9.

Ole Ole Ole
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Comment by jimellsworth:
ok

My Favorite fruits
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Comment by admart01:
Hi Sally,

Greetings from the Critique club...

Congrats on the new camera -- more great shots to come I'm sure. Nice result from your first entry with it.

What stands out for me in your shot is your use of light. The light and highlights on the cherries and apple are wonderful (over shadowing the banana which is the theme) and the red color dominates the shot. This unfortuneately move the banana to, well, second banana (an expression in the states as the understudy but not the star)

You've filled the frame with a pleasing composition so the overall effect is a lively still life/macro combo that works. My suggestion for improvement: don't have any solid ideas, perhaps a spritz of water, and a crisper apple. This are minor as I, as well as many voters, liked this shot as presented.

If you have any questions, pm me, please!

Regards,
Theresa

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Comment by bormic:
Perfect specimen - nice color contrasts.

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Comment by peecee:
Very likely a ribbon candidate I suspect, nicely done.