Simple Rocky Path
by Montereykiddo

Comment by jonpink:
nice, but not ground breaking really is it.

Simple Rocky Path
by Montereykiddo

Comment by Shakey:
I like the pic How does it fit the challenge.. I am not sure ..still a 7 from me
It keeps me looking at it

self_portrait.jpg
by Montereykiddo

Comment by theodor38:
very nice!

Simple Rocky Path
by Montereykiddo

Comment by 4score:
Love the peaceful feeling this photo emits. Great job.

Simple Rocky Path
by Montereykiddo

Comment by Ivo:
The colors are great and the path meanders nicely through the photo and makes the shot quite pleaseing. It appears slightly oversharpened and the void in the very top right hand corner might have been cropped out. Good luck.

Simple Rocky Path
by Montereykiddo

Comment by aerogurl:
beautiful but I would have cropped about a 1/2 inch off the top to remove that white spot. 8

Secret Cabin
by Montereykiddo

Comment by sfalice:
You did a good job on Whaler's Cove. Nice angle.

Simple Rocky Path
by Montereykiddo

Comment by Camazine:
I like it very much, but would have cropped the upper portion to remove the white in the upper right and the clump of grass in the upper right.

Simple Rocky Path
by Montereykiddo

Comment by Xilebo:
I like this a lot....looks as if the rocks are bulging out of the ground...wouldn´t like to walk on them though....beautiful photo

The Lone Leaf
by Montereykiddo

Comment by tristalisk:
Greetings From the Critique Club!

First impression: Wow Nice.. ooh brokeh I like this.

Does it meet the challenge? Undoubtably Not only did it meet the challenge in my eyes. It meet the challenge definition and the texbook definition of brokeh. You have an out of focus background with points of light that enhances the overall image well done.

Color: Wonderfull use of colors the red and green contrast works very well. The Darker background on the lighter leaf also looks nice. I tend to agree with Bear musics comment however the light area of light in the top left corner does become a little distracting. I would be tempted to edit that spot.

Composision: Very nice well balanced shot. Everything feels to be in the right place.

Focus: hmm on a brokeh shot..almost a void catagory. But I do however see one area that I feel could be improved. The base of the leaf nearthe stem is a little out of fucus it would have been nice if that could have been kept crisp as well.

Lighting: I'm sure this might be debated, but I feel that the white line across the top edge of the leaf is distracting. I thik it pulls away from the natural beauty and color of the shot. While I'm sure others could easily see it as a nice highlite. Other than that the lighting apears perfect.

Overall; This is a very nice image in many aspect. While it's slight imperfections may hurt it a little this is still a great image. I remember voting on this in the challenge I had given it a 7 I still feel pretty happy with that rating. In a little less compeditive challenge, or a little more touch up this could have easily been a contender for a ribbon. This is a great shot with few flaws. Keep up the wonderfull work.

Tristalisk