Week-1
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by shalrath:
Nice~! I wish the extra bits and pieces weren't at the top there, though.

Curve Ahead
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Comment by OmanOtter:
The frame mimics the road quite well but is distracting. Love the picture otherwise.

Curve Ahead
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Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Love the way the road leads me into this lovely scene. Not fond of letterbox framing, and even less so in portrait orientation.

Curve Ahead
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Comment by Connor:
great shot, love the way you can see the snow

Curve Ahead
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Comment by rlewis:
I am not a frame nazi, but the white/black frame really harms this image in my eye

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

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