Ford Truck
by crik

Comment by david_1190:
I like all the details and colors.

Ford Truck
by crik

Comment by ahmadbaara:
i think fi the crop was a bit larger, but nice truck :)

Ford Truck
by crik

Comment by rhommel:
i love the texture here and imho, the crop worked perfectly for this image

Flare
by crik

Comment by JonathanJ:
Hi crik,

This is not a bad photo, a play on the colour contrast with bright blues and reds.
It seems like everyone was scoring on black and white contrast in this challenge though.

I guess the background is a little flat, the angle kind of makes it look 2 dimensional.
Maybe a bit closer on the macro with some out of focus areas to make it look 3D?

JJ

Battle Scars
by crik

Comment by crik:

Originally posted by bvy: I should have known this was yours! Beautiful greens and yellows as usual, and nice textures too. I might have cropped off some of the bottom (the OOF leaves) but I see that that throws the effect of the framing off.

Thanks, bvy, and yes, an abundance of greens! Those leaves in the lrc were a little blown out in some spots as well but couldn't crop it differently or dodge it enough to make an improvement.
This anole had an encounter with a stray cat passing through the yard. It was lucky to escape. :)

Battle Scars
by crik

Comment by bvy:
I should have known this was yours! Beautiful greens and yellows as usual, and nice textures too. I might have cropped off some of the bottom (the OOF leaves) but I see that that throws the effect of the framing off.

Battle Scars
by crik

Comment by epescala:
I dont really see the scars, could be just me. Cool colors.

Anole Close up
by crik

Comment by crik:

Originally posted by bvy: Looking at your profile, and at this, I'd have to say greens and yellows are your thing. (I seem to be into dull blues, grays and blacks lately -- what's that say?) Anyway, great capture here and I do love the bright earthy colors.

You are right about the colors. :) Green actually is my favorite color but -- I've got to get out of my backyard more! ;) The shots in blues and grays that I see in your profile tell me that you use those colors very well. keep up the good work!

The Cathedral
by crik

Comment by crik:

Originally posted by bvy: No comments? I like this -- especially the clean lines and geometry of the building, and the chocolate tones. Maybe more contrast in the sky would have helped, but what do I know about negative? I did abysmally in this challenge.

Thanks, bvy. This challenge was an interesting experience. I agree with you about the sky - some contrast would have helped. I was wishing there had been a cloud or two in the shot. :)

Anole Close up
by crik

Comment by bvy:
Looking at your profile, and at this, I'd have to say greens and yellows are your thing. (I seem to be into dull blues, grays and blacks lately -- what's that say?) Anyway, great capture here and I do love the bright earthy colors.