Maple Tree Seeds
by Alain

Comment by renefunk:
great dof

The Ultimate Fight: Nature Against Men’s Pollution
by Alain

Comment by ambaker:
Critique Club Review:

Interesting picture. Well meets the challenge.

Focus and depth of field are very good. I really like the colors and saturation in the background. The foreground dirt looks a bit bright and washed out. The tree color looks a little off and pale. Were these colors accurate? An effect of the mining? I'm wondering if a polarizing filter would have helped here. As this is an advanced edting challenge. Perhaps a bit of burning in the post processing might have been in order.

I do like the abstract feel to this piece, and definetly think the symbolism is clearly communicated to the viewer.

Nice work.

Maple Tree Seeds
by Alain

Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
wow. wonderfully simple and beautiful.

Desolation
by Alain

Comment by Pedxer:
This is a really good picture, and Im surprised to see it didnt place higher.

Maple Tree Seeds
by Alain

Comment by Blackbox:
Hello, I can't offer any helpful suggestions - it seems you got this one down to a 'T'. I would like to offer a 10 and a prediction that is will be the blue ribbon winner. Good luck!

To The Other Side
by Alain

Comment by nborton:
Is this grandfather mountain? If it's not, it looks like the same bridge.

Geometry: The Basis Of All Constructions
by Alain

Comment by tolovemoon:
THats one blue lighted sky there.. Good colors too..

Maple Tree Seeds
by Alain

Comment by gg3rd:
Simple, delicate and elegant. My favorite.

Maple Tree Seeds
by Alain

Comment by glad2badad:
Yep - clean, simple, nice bokeh background, sharp and well focused. Put it in a frame! ;^) Well done. Good luck in the challenge.

Maple Tree Seeds
by Alain

Comment by photoslik1967:
The background colors are perfect. The light shining through the maple tree seed captures the veins beautifully. The rule of thirds was an excellent choice. The simplicity of this photograph makes it a winner. Good luck in this challenge! I vote a 9.