Rose of Sharon
by JustCaree

Comment by Ken:
Your DOF is certainly shallow here and it works for meeting the challenge theme. I think the composition would work better if the flower were emanating from the lower right corner, creating a diagonal. The lighting here is hard, but you can always use some type of light modifier to soften it, it makes a huge difference. They can be handmade and you don't need an expensive diffuser to soften the light. It looks like the brighter part of the flower is blown out; it would be nice to see detail there. Again, a light modifier would take care of that.

Dupont Trains
by JustCaree

Comment by sfalice:
Nice moody image

The Dragon and The Wizard
by JustCaree

Comment by inspiredyouth:
i beg the question: how did you do this??

The Dragon and The Wizard
by JustCaree

Comment by idealodds:
Nice light on the dragon. Wish there was a little more on the wiz

bird feeder3518
by JustCaree

Comment by tanguera:
This is my favorite! INCOMING!!!!

Rose of Sharon
by JustCaree

Comment by MaryO:
I like the idea of the buds/flower in various stages of development, and the colors are not overdone. That particular type of flower is just so showy, though, that it rather overpowers the buds, even being OOF. I like it, but I'd probably prefer it with most of the open flower cropped out. JMO.

Rose of Sharon
by JustCaree

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
The end result looks very good. You brought out lots of nice detail in those buds, which is what I like best about it. No vote, comment only.

Child of the Light (Original by J-Me)
by JustCaree

Comment by J-Me:
Nice job Carrie! :) I know that technically, there is a bit of a blow-out on the right side wing BUT... the idea of this original challenge was "Light On White" and the harsher lighting FITS with the idea behind this shot..."Child of The Light" LOL :) It works well, Carrie. I think there are going to be people who will look mostly at the technicals and not the entire shot as a whole and others who will do all. To be honest...the subject was not a great one when I did it back in 2006! LOL I'm very honored and congrats. You did an excellent job on what DPCers frown upon usually....a shot of a statue LOL ;)

Orbtastic
by JustCaree

Comment by Ken:
Congrats on your first 6+!

The Dragon and The Wizard
by JustCaree

Comment by sammiemartin:
The Sourcer's Apprentice?