Red Leaf
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by geekssweet:
I enjoy the detail and color of this

Red Leaf
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by Cantique:
Lovely abstract quality. I'd like to see a bit of space between the top of the leaf and the edge of the image.

Red Leaf
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by LevT:
very nice shot! however it looks a little like a silouette (or a skeleton) of a leaf agains a red background which is not quite the topic of the challenge, but still a fantastic shot!

Red Leaf
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by Ken:
Great job matching the colors! Texture of the leaf makes the picture.

Ripple of Thought
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by BeckyT:
Love the idea. The candle seems a bit out of focus.

Ripple of Thought
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by geekssweet:
absolute serenity

Ripple of Thought
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by hotpasta:
nice idea and the ripples are nice, but the lighting looks a little harsh and the candle is quite blurry...perhaps focus on the candle and use available light with a tripod...

Ripple of Thought
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by madcrabber:
too blurry

Brassica oleracea
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by Neuferland:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

OH NO! :) Just kidding!

I found this after the challenge was over and I really liked the idea. And I think I understand where you were going with the post processing, if I'm wrong, shot me ;)

First of all it does feel abstract to me which means a lot because I don't normally understand or get abstract pictures but this feels like it has a pattern yet you have to really study it to find it. And I personally like the muted colors, gives more the feel of some of the great abstract artists and pictures I've seen (don't ask me to name names, I was told there were abstract) and makes it feel and look a bit older than it really is.

But as you well know the DPC Voter doesn't always understand art or what we are trying to convey with our picture and you paid for that with this shot. If you and brightened the colored just a touch, brought up the contrast and sharpened it just a bit more this probably would have easily been over a 6.

I hope my comments help and Good Luck in future Challenges!

Deannda

Red Leaf
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by lifternessjt:
I like this pic for the simplicity, and the great details in the veins. Predicting a ribbon!