NoNo: 1990-2006
by MeMex2

Comment by beaflies:
Nice painting, nice tribute to a lovely creature. A little too much light on the subject, I think.

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Comment by Ja-9:
this is a very interesting lock/door BUT IMO it seems to be a bit flat/dull in the processing...excellent focus I will say

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Comment by Germaine:
Nice composition and textures.

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Comment by MCPixel:
Good composition. Photo is bland because there isnt any use of lighting, or shadows, to warm the shot. would have been better with some reflection in the metal.

A is for Alone, solo, solitary, singular
by MeMex2

Comment by sarampo:
Hi Jane, greetings from the Critique Club!

Regarding your photo, here's my review:

Composition
As mentioned, the horizon is tilted, but I think that if you could successfully draw your attention to the tree that would be ok, since that is the main object in your photo (that and the sunrays). The composition is very effective, with the tree framing the whole picture, leading your eyes back to the clouds.

Technique
The ISO 400 was a bit noticeable in this picture, but I guess it's because of the processing. The f/7.1 and 1/200 are perfect for a hand-held shot, so no worries about the tripod.

Processing
This is where your photo was hurt the most, and it is a case that it's distinctive the kind of processing involved.
It was either an HDR thing (photomatix, Topaz) or it was shadows/highlights.
The problem is that when it's too intense it causes halos around the objects (you can see that in the tree, it's the lighter part around the branches).
Also, when used to much, it tends to flat the contrast, and becomes rather greyish.
Since it is an advanced editing challenge, you could get used to (if not already) to the tool Dodge and Burn, very useful in these kind of sunrays. If you want, you can contact me later and share the original, I could help you with that.

Best regards,
Joao

Homeless
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Comment by dakmann:
the cloning around the top crow is a little messy

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Comment by hawkeyefilms:
great find

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Comment by mrbig65:
beautiful door,,,, good pic,,,,nice handwork,,,,,, is this door the way in to a castle ??? i like,,,,,,,,,,

Homeless
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Comment by scarbrd:
Looks like the bird was pasted onto the bag.

A is for Alone, solo, solitary, singular
by MeMex2

Comment by vawendy:
Sorry, but the processing doesn't help this. Too much haloing around the tree top. Also it looks very flattened -- hardly any contrast, yet it looks like it should be wonderful lighting and intense clouds.