Morning Welcome
by DougPaz

Comment by Bitz:
Unique way to use the secondary colors. Nicely done.

Hand Painted Fenton Glass Vase
by DougPaz

Comment by frisca:
Greetings again from the Critique Club, Doug!

I believe this is my third time critiquing one of your pictures...either you're priviledged or you are cursed! :) I hope you find this helpful in any event.

Colour, Composition and Contrast:

Glass is inherently a difficult subject to photograph, but I like this vase a lot. You've chosen to centre the composition, which isn't normally my first choice, just out of fear of losing interest in the viewer. However, I think it works for this vase because of the way the flowers are painted on it. I like your choice of a neutral background, but I'm not sure I like the texture, I think it detracts from the elegance of the vase. This is only a minor point though.

I would have liked more of the other colours in the vase to be prominent though, maybe a longer exposure as autool suggested?

Focus and lighting:

I adore the way this is lit. I think the glow through the vase and illumination of the flowers is lovely. The light is in the centre, allowing the top and bottom of the frame to be a bit darker, which is a very pleasing effect. The focus throughout is very good, with all the edges of the glass clear.

Overall:

I think you did a very good job with this vase. I'm struggling to figure out why you placed as you did, but I think it was just a plain lack of "oomph" in the shot. Its very nicely done, and technically good, but the subject just lacked that little something that grabs the attention of the voter. But I have to say, you've done well with this, and keep up the good work! :)

Rain, Rain, Go Away!
by DougPaz

Comment by wewillexplore:
Greetings fromt the Critique Club
Hiya Doug!

Composition
Gorgeous little girl. Her hands clasped is adorable. The grass at the bottom is a bit unnecessary, I think. Just a small issue.

Color
The colors are all there and this meets the challenge well. There are LOTS of colors here - it's a great idea.

Lighting
I like how you can see her face. Sometimes with hoods and hats, the light is obscured - but you have done a good job of keeping details visible. I like that the lighting is muted, looking like a good ole rainy day.

Subject matter
C'mon. It's almost cheating this kid is so adorable! Perfect subject.

Overall
This is the best kid under the umbrella shot I've ever seen! :) Seriously, I really love this shot, and I wish it had gotten over the 7 hump!

Morning Welcome
by DougPaz

Comment by bod:
For some strange reason I'm drawn to this sign ; )
Love the composition. I like the way it stays up one side without being shot straight on, very cleverly done.

Tiffany Rosebud
by DougPaz

Comment by Gordon:
interesting subject choice and the backlighting helps to lift the shot a bit.

Tiffany Rosebud
by DougPaz

Comment by jmsetzler:
Interesting color... maybe a tighter view on the rose and the leaf colors would keep the yellow from dominating the image also... = 5

Tiffany Rosebud
by DougPaz

Comment by StevePax:
Nice. I think a tighter crop (mostly on top) would have been in order.

Rain, Rain, Go Away!
by DougPaz

Comment by emorgan49:
Abdolutely gorgeous!!! Great work with color!!!! (but it shoulda won!)

Rain, Rain, Go Away!
by DougPaz

Comment by TerryGee:
great job Doug...should have placed!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!
by DougPaz

Comment by Gracious:
Very good job here. The colors meet the challenge as with many other images in the challenge. What really makes this stand is the priceless expression on that sweet face. It's composed beautifully too. Definetely one of my top favorites. 10