FU 21993
by FrostyPaws

Comment by Count:
This is a really cool photo in that it makes you stop and think for a minute. Where is this located??

FU 21993
by FrostyPaws

Comment by redmoon:
If you cloned out the pole, i think it would be more impressive. though then of course it would look like it's about to crash into some electric cables, so they'd have to go as well. big labourious job that would be. the reflection in the cars bonnet or roof IS a nice touch, and gives it a degree of originality. lastly, i think it's a little too dark for my tastes, but that's just me.

Getting Blasted
by FrostyPaws

Comment by agrimace:
straighten out and crop better

Getting Blasted
by FrostyPaws

Comment by wasifs:
get the lighting right next time

FU 21993
by FrostyPaws

Comment by wwwavenger:
Cool shot. Perhaps you could have experimented with putting the car as a focus somewhere in the photo?

FU 21993
by FrostyPaws

Comment by coolhar:
very good idea, love the reflection, may have looked better from a slightly different angle so that the nose of the jet was clear of the power lines in the background

FU 21993
by FrostyPaws

Comment by graphicfunk:
great shot

FU 21993
by FrostyPaws

Comment by C-town driver:
Good subject. But for me the shot is really compromised by the busy power lines and poles in the background.

FU 21993
by FrostyPaws

Comment by bod:
Technically well done, and the reflection was a neat idea, but the background is way too hectic and distracting. Looks to me like the best way to shoot this subject is from lower down, with just the sky as a backdrop.

Late May Trillium
by FrostyPaws

Comment by photom:
Hi Susan and * Greetings from the Critique Club *

The random generator has a sense of humor - the last image I just critiqued was a trio of trilliums.

Don't feel bad about not scoring high in the "three's" challenge - it was one with a vast array of strong competition.

Now - about "Late May Trillium."

Meeting the challenge No question about this!

Technical stuff Exposure is perfect. You've kept accurate, yet saturated, colors in nice soft, flat lighting.

Focus: Great - eliminating all distracting elements and concentrating on your subject.

Composition: A classic, formal composition that works well. Some would argue that you should not cut off the tips of the flowers, but I do NOT agree with that thought for this image. It works very well.

How can it be improved I would guess that the main reason your score wasn't better is threefold; a) The great number of superb images in this challenge, b) There is a huge number of flower images - and every little flaw [in the subject] is recognized. The fact that the Trillium is starting to fade away probably made some voters deduct points. I guess the way to score high is to use "more perfect" specimens. c) The flat lighting does not give it that final push - the "wow factor." It may be a good idea to carry onlong gold/silver/white reflectors to pump some nice light on the flowers. It just needs something to pull it up above thge "average."

I see this is just your third challenge, but keep submitting! You have a good eye.

-Tom-