shells
by flaherma

Comment by J-Me:
Very pretty and nice composition. On my monitor, it's showing up rather low key. Wondering why you didn't lighten it up just a tad? It might have brought out some highlights and depth to give it a bit more punch. Hope it's doing well. :)

controlled freedom
by flaherma

Comment by markwiley:
Nice imagery.

shells
by flaherma

Comment by GUTomek:
Pretty shells, this shot could use a bit more light as their colors would come out a little more.

controlled freedom
by flaherma

Comment by mcaldo:
I love idea, postprocessing, composition. The DOF makes for a dynamic image (assuming the image is straight from the camera, which it looks like). The only thing is that the image makes me think more of 'controlled fall' than controlled freedom. If that was the intention, I understand that for you the act, and the 'controlled freedom but still freedom', could have been after all a good thing.
I tried looking at the image upside down, in order to reverse the concept :), and perhaps it would work by tilting the framing a bit, but ideally if the string was attached to the 'tail' of the butterfly rather than the head.
Just a thought though, I am not 100% sure of your intent.
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controlled freedom
by flaherma

Comment by whiterook:
I am trying to understand how this depicts a consequence of (SOPA).

controlled freedom
by flaherma

Comment by hmbutler:
love this idea, works perfectly with the title and the challenge

controlled freedom
by flaherma

Comment by MargaretNet:
Could be executed better but I like the simplicity

shells
by flaherma

Comment by deeby:
I like the texture and the composition, but it's very underexposed

shells
by flaherma

Comment by JamesDowning:
Image seems very one-tone. Missing some drama, like some good shadows. Nice creative subject though.

breezy night
by flaherma

Comment by Erin_Clark_007:
I agree with the comments; the colors are lovely, but could stand to be cropped.