Operation: Christmas Tree
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by catpixel:
border...? Is the black border symboling mourning because the chopper got caught in the wires?

Moss Nicely 2
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Gracious:
not sure what I'm looking at. A ping pong ball and something metal?? The moss is nice. I also like the way the ball is down in the corner. Good luck in the challenge. Grayce :-)

Moss Nicely 2
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by PTLParsons:
Beautiful moss. I'd like to know what the white ball is. It is so different looking. Almost like a light bulb glassy look to it. A little too much empty space for me but otherwise a really good picture. A good 6. PTL

Moss Nicely 2
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by BigHusker001:
I don't get it! What's with the white ball? Looks like there's something behind it, but I can't tell what it is because it's out of focus

Moss Nicely 2
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Jacko:
I find the light on the top a bit harsh. I really find the orb on the righ intriguing. Nice set up. Like how the depth of field fades away in the horizon. Nice Job Jacko

Moss Nicely 2
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by las secret:
its okay, not the greatest

Moss Nicely 2
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by crabappl3:
Crisp shot, but the composition is not quite there. The lighting is also a bit strong in the back of the photo.

Giant
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by sulamk:
COMPOSITION -CONTENT Composition fairly good gives the viewer the feeling of a Giant, content nice and clean not overly cluttered, although the size restriction gives a rather squashed distortion to this maybe a different crop without seeing the original Iam not sure!
BACKGROUND Not overly obvious but the sky is a bit washed out.CAMERA WORK -TECHNICAL - Rather to dark a lot of detail is lost in the shadows would have benefitted by some fill in flash might have been better in colour.
DIGITAL PROCESSING - TECHNICAL It appears to have been slightly oversharpened and could have benefitted from a curves adjustment to brighten it.
My opinion
I like the idea and feel if possible it should be reshot trying to get a better contrast between the light and shadows. I like the facial expression and the humour in this shot!

Giant
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by magnetic9999:
needs some level adjustment. : )

Giant
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Vaile:
Not enough contrast for me, but good job.