Sand Dollars
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by photokariangel:
This is Kari Ann, greetings from the Critique Club:

composition: The lower right sand dollar is a little too close to the edge of the frame, moving a little could have helped that. But, the rest of the dollars are positioned really well in frame.

color: nice, neutral and soft colors, reminds me of the beach.

contrast: very nice contrast, just enough to make them stand out against the sand.

focus: I don't know if the bit of blur was intentional or not. If it was, I quite like the effect it gives, like being underwater. But some people loathe blur like this, so maybe that's were a few of the lower votes came from.

depth of field: great use of depth of field, with only one sand dollar in focus, i see its beautiful details.

lighting: very nice, i love lighting underwater, its so magical.You captured it well.

other: i like this image, but there is just something 'off' about it. i don't know if its just the effect of the glass between the water and the lens, but it looks so surreal. also, the obstruction in the lower left side of the image is distracting. I hope to see more work from you, and you have improved over the course of your stay here at DPC, so don't give up! If you have any more questions, feel free to PM me whenever you like.
-Kari Ann

Week-2
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Comment by scooter97:
Nice image. I like the border but the snow is just a bit blue.

Week-2
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Comment by Melethia:
Man, that is a gorgeous location. I may have to go myself one of these days, just to take it in! Pretty good job with the tone mapping, I think. A bit over on the blues, perhaps - not sure if that's from the curves or the tone mapping.

Week-2
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Comment by SandyP:
What a beautiful scene. And you're right. It is amazing how different the looks are with different lighting. I think the blue tones are very pretty. Ethereal looking.

Week-2
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Comment by hajeka:
It definitely looks like the same place and it's a wonderful photo. Perhaps the light is less spectacular here, but the main difference with the photo of mpeters is (I think) that the snow isn't white here. Gives a somewhat moonlight effect which doesn't fit very well with the background. Still, I would be very happy if I could make such a nice photo.

Week-2
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Comment by Ann:
Stunning. Really stunning. The only thing I might not like is that the snow in the foreground is so blue.

Week-2
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Comment by lunachicken:
What a great spot!

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Comment by alliebeal:
very cool! I like the trees on the other side of the water that are white.

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Comment by hajeka:
You started with a beautiful original. Nice idea to rotate it.

Week-2
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Comment by raish:
Great stuff, unreal...