Curve Ahead
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by hotpasta:
I like the framing for this...composition is also great...

Curve Ahead
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by WeJay:
Very nice composition.

Some people don't like this border, but I like it very much. :-).

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Merry Christmas
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by jeger:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

I was not able to vote on this challenge, but if I had, I probably would have given you a 6 or 7.

My first impression is that the bokeh rocks! The fact that you have bokeh in the foreground and background is no small feat. The colours are great, and the relfections on the table are a nice added bonus. I am a little surprised that it did not score over 6. I do think that the ornament could use some improvement, so that is perhaps what held this photo back from being a top 20 shot. The ornament is a little dark overall. Having it lit a little brighter, or replacing it with a lighter coloured bulb would have made this a fantastic image. Keep up the good work.

If you need any clarification on any of my comments, please feel free to pm me. It might take some time for me to get back to you.

Happy Holidays
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by jeger:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

I was not able to vote on this challenge, but if I had, I probably would have given you a 6 or 7.

The Bokeh in the photograph is absolutely stunning. The fact there is bokeh in the background and foreground and that you have managed to balance it all is no small feat. I think the positioning of the star could use some improvement. I don't mind it being centered, but at it shows, it is not parallel to the camera plane. It would be stronger if it were not pointing to the left. Other than that, I do not have much to add.

Overall it is a very nice image. Congrats on your top 20 finish.

If you need any clarification on any of my comments, please feel free to pm me. It might take some time for me to get back to you.

Merry Christmas
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by hahn23:
Very eye-pleasing image with a Christmas decorations theme. My favorite of this ilk. (9)

Merry Christmas
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by pedrobop:
The reflex on the table is really cool! There is a orange light there, i really like it! It's all right! The colors, the object and the bokeh are cool for me, i just don't like the theme, because i think it was too obvious that would be a lot of christmas themes in this challenge, and it doesn't sound really creative for me. But this is just a detail, i like your shot and it is not my intention to be rude, just giving my opinion! Good luck!

Happy Holidays
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by bvlindalou:
love all the OF color circles and I like how the star looks like it's suspended in mid air......IMHO, the border is a little too much

Happy Holidays
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by Lonni:
I really love the bokeh, but I'm not sold on the star itself. The composition isn't centered, and it doesn't obey the rule of thirds, so it sits funny in my (not very creative) mind. Still a very polished image.

Also, I think the border is a bit much - there's enough red and green already ! :)

Happy Holidays
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by photokariangel:
cute! haha, just small and holidayish and cute

Happy Holidays
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by bvy:
Not crazy about the textures in the star, especially against that beautiful background, but that's just me. Nice job!