A bench called home.
by Brad

Comment by dr rick:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Good concept here. The over-the-shoulder viewpoint and the focal length used arrange the elements together just right for a great composition. The exposure is fine, but the slow shutter speed captured some motion blur in the foot which is rather distracting. A higher ISO would have allowed a faster shutter speed and avoided this; the increased noise possible with higher ISO would also complement the image.

In a journalistic photo like this, post-processing can be a difficult choice. Artistically, the image would benefit from burning the bright toenail a bit, and perhaps some of the brighter areas between the bench slats as well. It may also be effective to darken the midtones to make the image even more low-key. But the image is also fine without these embellishments if a more "true" statement is desired.

Just Floating
by Brad

Comment by peecee:
One of my pics for a ribbon 10

Yoga Bouquet
by Brad

Comment by photobug5050:
Beautiful job. I love that it's not just a picture of a neon sign.

Yoga Bouquet
by Brad

Comment by kiwinick:
vry competant shot

Just Floating
by Brad

Comment by timj351:
I'm very sorry but I can't seem to find anything wrong with this. There is a lot of visual interest here. A perfect 10 from me.

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Yoga Bouquet
by Brad

Comment by caba:
Excellent capture, will make a great print

Yoga Bouquet
by Brad

Comment by Tuckersmom:
Nice job I just wish the whole image was in the picture and not cut off at the bottom

Yoga Bouquet
by Brad

Comment by Orin:
I really like this one, I originally voted this one an 8, but bumped it to a 9 after viewing lots of other entries. I would've gone to a 10 if the bottom weren't chopped off

Just Floating
by Brad

Comment by Neil:
Great contrasting colors, lovely light, and good color and clarity. Good comp too~

Just Floating
by Brad

Comment by dustin03:
What can I say? Perfect....your done and mastered photographing plants....move and shoot something else... Wondeful shot.