When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Annida:
Good evening from the Critique Club!

My first impression of this image was wow! Then I sat and stared at it for a very long time. Then I sat and wondered whether it actually fit the challenge, and then I decided that it did, and thus it resulted in a high score from me :)

The Depth of field is excellent in this. I like how crisp the dead rose is. The dull light fits the mood of the shot very well. I'm impressed that you were able to pull this off. somebody said that it looked like some kind of alien, I agree :) It's got a very otherworldly feel to it.

Well done, and I hope to see more from you in the future!

Message edited by author 2003-02-14 05:46:06.

Big Bird
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Jacko:
Very nice. I like how you incorporated elemts in the foreground. Everything looks pretty crisp. 9 Jacko.

Big Bird
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by jerrft:
Very unusual perspective which adds to the pictures interest. Good job.

Big Bird
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by kiwiness:
Nice shot. This is broken into 5 levels. First sand at the bottom and then a level of stones, then wet sand, ocean and finally sky. I like it, good job! By the way are you standing in the water taking this shot?

Big Bird
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Waldo found! Nice scene, I've always enjoyed beach stream efflua (seriously!). Good color, focus and framing. Interest (for me at least) moderately high. 8 Swash

Big Bird
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by ChrisW123:
Very excellent, and another (one of the few) with a great title that makes the picture a 10. :) Great job and very nice picture also!

Big Bird
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Allen:
I think by shooting this picture in a little closer would have helped create more intrest to it. Nice Work

Big Bird
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by cykhansen:
Meets challenge AND is a good photo. VERY NICE COMPOSITION.

Big Bird
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by mcrochip:
Looks like a postcard - person isn't hidden, but is not obvious at first look. Nice.

Big Bird
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by jameson:
Like the texture here.