Pyrite - Fool's Gold
by Alain

Comment by jah_luv:
Great Job!

Snow, Lights and Shadows
by Alain

Comment by timfythetoo:
I love seeing this shot. It makes me want snow to come even sooner so I can attempt something even remotely close to your work here. Only one good snow fall alst year though. Maybe I need to move to Canada. Very nice work and well deserved of your 7+ score.

Dreamcatcher - Stephen King
by Alain

Comment by HBunch:
Hmm...I'm thinking that the background is distracting because it's hard to even tell what it is. Even after you've said what it was, it's still hard for someone who hasn't seen the actual sight to envision. I am a huge SK fan, and do think that it would work nicely with a cabin in the background, however, I think it might be a bit too abstract to work here. I saw your post in the most misunderstood thread, and just wanted to let ya know my opinions.
~Heather~

Wild
by Alain

Comment by sfalice:
Greetings from the Critique Club

What a nice bright orange bloom you found. You chose just enough depth of field to capture the entire wildfower and still leave plenty of 'bokeh' background.

While you scored comparatively well with this image, I have a feeling that the bright green background may have been a negative factor. Sometimes, it helps to have a black cloth (or some neutral color) to use for background in garden shots. This concentrates the viewer's focus on the flower and eliminates competition from distractions. Just a thought, of course. But a bit of cloth doesn't take up much room in the ol' camera bag, and it does come in handy sometimes...

Glad you had so much fun with your flower photography on your trip.

Keep up the good work.

Alice

Wild
by Alain

Comment by tjbel05:
oh what an interesting looking flower with such a beautiful color.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight... oups... Today
by Alain

Comment by Ragga2000:
Nice.. Good colors, nice lion.. Sweet to see it sleap :o)

Wild
by Alain

Comment by ursula:
Yeah, these do grow wild all over the place :) They look so beautiful in big bunches, and then they take over your yard. Beautiful photo. (7)

The Lion Sleeps Tonight... oups... Today
by Alain

Comment by lkn4truth:
Not bad but editing (had it been alowed) could make it better.

Wild
by Alain

Comment by djkrev:
Great photo. Colors are really nice. Great job!

Wild
by Alain

Comment by electina:
Great color, great DOF!