Future model
by kevinswope

Comment by dacrazyrn:
Nice DOF, focus and color

Future model
by kevinswope

Comment by GolferDDS:
Cute expression. Good portrait. To satisfy the theme I wish you had backed up a little and shown more of the leading line.

Future model
by kevinswope

Comment by kiwiness:
You've met the challenge here. The rock wall makes for a good leading line, good choice.

Future model
by kevinswope

Comment by LindaLee:
Cute shot of a cute child, but nothing in the shot really seems like "leading lines" to me. I guess the branches of the trees could be leading lines, but I find them to be just a very distracting background.

Future model
by kevinswope

Comment by ChrisW123:
Pretty good use of the rocks as leading lines.

Future model
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Comment by jmsetzler:
nice shot :) I think a shallow depth of field would help blur the background and take some of that contrast out of the image... - setzler

Future model
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Comment by Sonifo:
You met the challenge, but IMO you should have her change her shirt to a less noticable color. Bright colors are so distracting. Good luck.

Busy bee
by kevinswope

Comment by justine:
CCHey there joshua_2415
Fits The Challenge-Yes.
Composition-Good
Background-Almost perfect, and it works with this shot just fine.
Digital Processing-Nice light and rich/wonderful/deep colors.
My Opinion-Just a bit out of focus, and the left and right sides are cropped a bit tight. Most of what I've mentioned sounds like nit picking and in a way it is. I'm not crazy for the soft focus in this particular shot and the way it's cropped.

Busy bee
by kevinswope

Comment by Lustre:
Great timing to get the flower and the bee. Focus is a little soft in some spots for my liking.

Liberty and Justice for All - 2
by kevinswope

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

(I apologize for this being so late; my internet connection has been bonkers the past few days, and I am just now able to connect long enough to do it! :/ )

COMPOSITION
You have used the rule of thirds very well. The flag is positioned on teh left third in such a way to anchor the shot, and the angle of the flag pole is very effective at drawing the eyes up and through the picture. I almost think you could have cropped the moon out, though it is a nice touch, because it is so close to the bottom of the frame, it looks kinda like an accident, and leaves me feeling a bit unbalanced, as the flag is so much bigger than it.

TECHNIQUE
Wonderful use of lighting here. The colors are so "pure" and rich; very nicely done. Taking pictures of flags is difficult, as they don't want to stand still, but you have nailed the technique, I believe. I can think of nothing to do to improve it.

OVERALL EFFECT
You have done very well here, and have captured the majesty of the flag well. It is bold and strong, and a shot to be proud of. Nicely done!