Having a Scratch...Is That a Problem??
by SteveJ

Comment by Sammie:
Cute dog. This really looks more like a snapshot rather that a portrait.

Celtic Cross
by SteveJ

Comment by graphicfunk:
A very nice capture and bumping up to 6 on nice composition. My minor complaint is with the way the colors have been shifted. The grass and foliage are too rich to match the old stone. Simply desaturating a bit would bring an overall balance.

Celtic Cross
by SteveJ

Comment by Cam:
The celtic patterns are really interesting. Well done shot.

There is a Mummy & Daddy
by SteveJ

Comment by Matthew:
Nice pic, but maybe not enough "beginning" without the title, though. Could do with a little sharpening for my tastes.

Celtic Cross
by SteveJ

Comment by Rasai:
I would liked to have seen the inscription ~ perhaps the lighting at a different time may have provided that. Simply stated and very nice.

There is a Mummy & Daddy
by SteveJ

Comment by jmlelii:
Watch your exposure. You over exposed I'd say by at least 1/2 stop, maybe even 2/3. Underexpose it next time to get the full detail in the highlights.

There is a Mummy & Daddy
by SteveJ

Comment by Shannon:
This is a nice capture...the only suggestion I might have would be to maybe adjust the contrast slightly...but I am a begginner myself and this is merely my own opinion. Good luck!

Celtic Cross
by SteveJ

Comment by rex:
I am making two passes on this Challenge. I will vote on your photo then return later(before voting is over) to comment on what I like and dislike about your shot. You can take the comments however you wish and I will try not to be mean. Just don't take it the wrong way.
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I think this would be better if you hadn't of cut the bottom off.

Celtic Cross
by SteveJ

Comment by UNCLEBRO:
nice perspective.

Celtic Cross
by SteveJ

Comment by srbrubaker:
I like the choice of subject. and I like the three crosses in a row. My reaction is that the background makes it more difficult to focus on the subject. Had it been a dull day, the highlights of the foliage would be less distracting. Or, if one used a longer lens, the background would be more out of focus - though the rhythm of the crosses would not work quite so well. I'm not convinced that the green adds much to the photo; typically the eye focuses on interesting texture and line more cooperatively when things are black and white. Just some ideas...