Flower
by pgatt

Comment by kearock:
Nice color, but the focus is too soft and the composition isn't really interesting in any way.

Flower
by pgatt

Comment by Cutter:
Average flower picture. Too soft for my taste.

Flower
by pgatt

Comment by tazza:
There isn't enough depth of field, most of the pic is blurry. Sorry!

Flower
by pgatt

Comment by trnqlty:
Very plain and could use some more clarity throughout the flower

Flower
by pgatt

Comment by 2Shay:
Soft focus, doesn't have the impact of a sharply focused subject.

Flower
by pgatt

Comment by marbo:
Good colour but to soft focus.

Flower
by pgatt

Comment by srbrubaker:
Not a compelling example of the rose and most of it is out of focus.

Flower
by pgatt

Comment by PollyBean:
The central focus seems to be on the lower part of the flower.... A little higher and this would improve the shot. Petals look a bit eaten!

It's a beautiful day
by pgatt

Comment by dr rick:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This is a beautiful photo, and a great subject for a black and white depiction. I think color would have overpowered the wonderful tones present throughout the picture. The composition is great. The major elements fit together nicely (I especially like the way the shape of the foreground bush fits with the shape of the shoreline). And there are plenty of minor elements (like people and boats) to make the photo well worth exploring in detail.

The major problem with this photo is the lack of depth of field. I long to see the same sharp detail in the village as in the foreground rocks. A smaller aperture (perhaps f/16) might have captured this. There also seems to be some moiré in the sky, although it certainly isn't serious.

To swim or not to swim
by pgatt

Comment by viajero:
The fuzzy part in the foreground confuses my eyes.