Contemplation
by Bud

Comment by KaDi:
I gave you a 6 but never left a comment...It's really hard to make a self-portrait, isn't it.

The moment in this photo is good..."Contemplation" is a perfect title. Not quite silhouette, the lack of detail on the near side of the profile makes the blocking-out of your head un-pleasing to me. Had you been on "this side" of the camera, I'm sure you would have realized that. It is the setting that is so appealing, here. The perfect moment in the morning when it's right to be alone....

Three
by Bud

Comment by cardmaverick:
I like this photo, but the reflections could probably be improved and the upper righthand corner is a bit distracting, but all in all its one of the better photos in my opinion!

Three
by Bud

Comment by Minstrel:
simple and effective. i'm still learning, but is it acceptable that the furthest spoon is out of focus? it really doesn't bother me, so i won't reduce the score. I personally think it helps enhance the depth of the photo...

All Smiles
by Bud

Comment by Jutilda:
What a cute capture. Whatever they are looking at, is really peaking their happy interest. Very nice.

Three
by Bud

Comment by Jutilda:
I like the golden light. The swirl of the paper towl might be a bit distracting.

At Anchor
by Bud

Comment by Jutilda:
Your boat pics are really good. This has that end of the day tranquility Nice use of light and contrast. Love that the sun is off centered. Really a lovely image!

3
by Bud

Comment by Jutilda:
Nice. I think I'd crop out the plants and even if it meant losing part of the right boat, it would be ok. Nice composition - I like the silvery water! Good job.

submerged
by Bud

Comment by Jutilda:
Love this. The water almost appears like blue paint. The vivid magenta is a perfect complement. Nice composition - unusual take on a boat. Very nice.

Sea Shell by the Sea Shore
by Bud

Comment by Jutilda:
Very simple - nice shot. Looks like it crawled through the sand!

Surprised
by Bud

Comment by Bud:
Yep, I artifically blurred this around the edges to emphasis the framing through the trees... Thanks for the comments.