Hands playing Classical guitar
by clickodak

Comment by timb:
Good job, I like the idea here. Only thing I would be interested in changing is possibly the DOF and getting the front hand in focus as well.

Winter hike
by clickodak

Comment by MadMan2k:
Hmm. I would guess date shot outside the challenge dates?

Winter hike
by clickodak

Comment by mitalapo:
good addition

Winter hike
by clickodak

Comment by streetpigeon:
Nice sun-star.

Matches light on
by clickodak

Comment by jfriesen:
Greetings from the critique club!

I really enjoy the idea of this image. I also enjoy the intimacy of the framing --it gives my eye a visual flow to follow. However, I think the picture lacks the clarity/sharpness that good focus could bring. I like the texture of the two main colors of the flame. While I don't think there is much you can do about it other than trial and error, the shape of the flames could be more balanced --the heavy weight of the yellow flame is overwhelming the shot and not adding much visual interest. I absolutely love the juxtaposition of the two matches; I think you hit that nail on the head.

Great work.

-Josh

Tiny Bubble Gums
by clickodak

Comment by MadMan2k:
Sure is colorful.

Winter hike
by clickodak

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Hmmm, I'm guessing the rule you broke was removing major elements. I think there was originally a dead body in the scene that you removed.

Tiny Bubble Gums
by clickodak

Comment by Catherine_B:
They look big on my screen! ;-) Nice colors and sharp focus!

Matches light on
by clickodak

Comment by MadMan2k:
Nicely exposed, but the focus is not quite on.

Matches light on
by clickodak

Comment by Jules1x:
I think this was a great entry for the challenge. I love the capture of both yellow and blue of the flame. I liked how you filled the frame as well.