Balancing Act
by TerryGee

Comment by bushfrenzy:
Great colors! I like the way the background is lit and goes from lighter to darker.

Out of the Blue
by TerryGee

Comment by justine:
#65
Critique Club
First look....cute, natural.
Good composition. Texture of the fur, and blue jeans. The colors go together and are well balanced. I'm not crazy about the white base, only because it's a bit harsh and too strong of a contrast. Nice focus and DOF.
Over all it's a good photo with an interesting subject.

Out of the Blue
by TerryGee

Comment by HBunch:
Well isn't he a cutie!! My only nit pick is that the white sheet, and the white under his nose is a bit bright. otherwise, I love the focus and clarity. the angle and framing/cropping are great, and the lighting on the subject himself is good. Definately blue. Good luck in the challenge.

Out of the Blue
by TerryGee

Comment by BJ:
Wow - how cute is this? One of the best animal photos I've ever seen - how could you not look at that face! Technically - not real knowlegable yet - but looks to me like photo has great clarity, focus and is nicely composed. Great job!

Out of the Blue
by TerryGee

Comment by Marklane:
One of my favourites this challenge!

By the Sea
by TerryGee

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Terry, this has to be one of THE best photos in the animals section, so far. (I just remembered the photo Not So Soft {I think was the title}, which is an all time fav of mine) The amount of detail in this shot is totally amazing. Just how close were you? (Oh 18 inches...) I love the irony!

Out of the Blue
by TerryGee

Comment by Kavey:
What a wonderful image!
I love the texture of the denim next to the softer fur of your little critter.
The harsh white lighting really makes me think of coming out of a blue funk and into the light again, as it were. As you can see, for me this photo is about more than what is initially there. It isn't just a photo of a mouse under your trousers!!
I suspect a number of commenters will tell you the lighting is a little too harsh in the way it bounces onto his underside, but I like it that way.
Congrats on this wonderful entry and best of luck!
10, Kavey

Out of the Blue
by TerryGee

Comment by jedacadie:
Awesome gerbil picture! Looks eaxctly like the one I had when I was a kid

Out of the Blue
by TerryGee

Comment by PTLParsons:
I love it. This really is one of my top 10. It is perfect in everyway photographically and after all that is what we are voting on - quality of photography. Also within the challenge of "blue" and you got that. Good, no, great job. PTL If it's top 10 it deserves a 10.

Out of the Blue
by TerryGee

Comment by mitzie9:
This is clever...and very good too.