Where did that ladybug go?
by Judi

Comment by ttreit:
I don't really understand the purpose of the bug in this picture...

Where did that ladybug go?
by Judi

Comment by Niecy:
Very cute.

The Boys
by Judi

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
I like the action in this scene, but I am not sure if it was a good choice for the treatment. It gives a strong orangey look to that first horse. Perhaps selectively turning down the reds in some areas of the photo would help it for me. There is also some visible tilt that I think is also an issue.

Where did that ladybug go?
by Judi

Comment by ericwoo:
This one needs some work. The lighting is pretty harsh and the subject is a stretch for the challenge, in my opinion. I see the nine, but your title suggests that I should be looking for bugs instead of numbers. I also see a lit of noise, most likely from the harsh lighting. 3.

The Boys
by Judi

Comment by pedrobop:
Beautiful details on the animals. The colors are great too.

The Boys
by Judi

Comment by Lelez:
Very good action shot, well done.

The Boys
by Judi

Comment by JacksonGariety:
Interesting, wouldn't expect a shot like this to pop up!!!

Quirky Love
by Judi

Comment by heida:
beautiful and happy brings a smile to the world :)

The Boys
by Judi

Comment by K3Master:
I shall be rating this challenge by the following criteria:

1 - Not HDR in my opinion

3 - HDR is way over-done, in my opinion

5 - A reasonable use of HDR, but not a very engaging photo, in my opinion

7 - A reasonable use of HDR, and an engaging photo, in my opinion

10 - A fantastic use of HDR, and an out of this world photo, in my opinion

Your photo receives:

7 - although this is toeing the line for 'over-use' to me. Might have been a 10, with just a slighter, more subtle use of 'cartoony'. I like the engagement between the riders.

The Boys
by Judi

Comment by Melethia:
Love the look you see between the two gentlemen! On top of that, the HDR brings out the detail in the animals very nicely.