The Sky Is The Limit
by autool

Comment by Crafty Sue:
good capture of the airplane, good color

Adam and Eve's Closet
by autool

Comment by pcody:
The title makes this so much more than a photo of some leaves. Good exposure and composition. Fits the challenge perfectly.

The Sky Is The Limit
by autool

Comment by sp00f:
Pilots got some pretty big ones. Wheels, i was reffering to the wheels.....

Adam and Eve's Closet
by autool

Comment by caba:
Nice leaves,

Adam and Eve's Closet
by autool

Comment by Dufus:
like the wiev.... If it is a flower behind the leaf i would like to see it more. 9

"Cherokee"
by autool

Comment by dr rick:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

The message
The silhouette successfully conveys the message of Fraser's famous sculpture, one of great sadness and depression. The sky appears to me to be clearing, a message of happiness and optimism. I suppose the clouds could be gathering, but the soaring bird and the direction the statue is facing give the impression that the storm is over. So to me the subject and background don't match, and there is no obvious reason for the irony.

Creative choices
The statue is positioned very nicely with respect to the clouds, although I think the picture would have been stronger if it was facing the other way (towards the clouds) and more clouds were included, increasing their drama and avoiding a centered composition. The perspective is great; shooting from below the sculpture increases the drama. Full color works well, although I think a sepia treatment would also have been effective.

Technical aspects
The exposure looks about right; the silhouette is black and there are only a few minor burned-out spots in the bright clouds. Levels and contrast are appropriate for the subject. The photo is well focused with just the right amount of sharpness. There seems to be more noise than I would expect with the low ISO and short exposure. It isn't troublesome or distracting; I'm just surprised to see it.

Adam and Eve's Closet
by autool

Comment by f-32:
NICE title! Almost as good as the photo! 9

Adam and Eve's Closet
by autool

Comment by bigjvoltage:
great title!!..nice shot...good lighting

The Sky Is The Limit
by autool

Comment by Imagineer:
A stunning capture! Crisp and well composed with a superb viewpoint.

Adam and Eve's Closet
by autool

Comment by photom:
Great title! The backlighting on the fig leaves is superb - showing great detail in the veins. I love the contrast in the light and dark green leaves. The hint of pink in the baby leaf adds a nice touch. The only item on my "wish list" is a slightly darker blue sky - a minor point. Nice job.