Given to Fly
by welcher

Comment by KickDrum5150:
That is a beautiful sky. I like what this photo is saying. It's very playful without losing any artful qualities. One question, why not crop out the little imperfections (limbs i think) on the right side of frame. Would that make it too narrow? Just a thought.

Downstream
by welcher

Comment by lisae:
Wow, the light in this scene is beautifully soft and diffuse, and you got a great glassy effect in that water. I love how the green lichen is set off by all those muted greys and browns. Gorgeous.

Downstream
by welcher

Comment by FranziskaLang:
challenge met. i like the contrast of the mossy rocks in the foreground against the blurry water, nicely done. while technically ok, i have to admit that this isn't the most interesting photo to me. i don't know what to suggest to change though, either. sorry.

Downstream
by welcher

Comment by Gracious:
Lovely scene, captured well. Good exposure, dof, and composition.

Downstream
by welcher

Comment by HBunch:
I'm not really sure what's with all the milky water in this challenge, but I haven't really decided if I like it as a whole. You have used the technique well, and technically have done a good job, but I don't think it appeals to me visually. That's just a personal opinion however, I know lots of people really like it. This definately looks untouched by man, other than the effect of the water, but who's counting. Focus otherwise is nice, and the angle and framing/cropping is good as well. Good luck in the challenge.

Downstream
by welcher

Comment by alanfreed:
I always enjoy these kinds of shots, where the water looks like silk. I may have been tempted to leave the shutter open slightly longer, but that's just me. My only other comment would be that I think this would have been great had that one vertical tree been outta there. Next time, take a saw along! :) Seriously, a very nice shot.

Downstream
by welcher

Comment by joanns:
This made me cold. Was it cold? I like the long shutter speed but I especially like the fallen trees and natural debris.

Downstream
by welcher

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Neat shot! Really like the rushing water. Good focus and color. 8 Swash

Hanging On
by welcher

Comment by sulamk:
Critique Club
Composition Very good!
Background - The background works very well with this!
Camera work Very good great use of depth of field, exposure and lighting good!
My Opinion
An excellent shot that definitely says wow to me! It has it all great colour, good depth of field beautiful shapes it makes you want to keep looking!

Hanging On
by welcher

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Look at that! No 1s, 2s or 3s! And only one 4. This was my favorite for the week. Great eye! The crackled ice really puts this one into a class by itself. Wonderful! (easy fav!)