Easter's Over
by DougPaz

Comment by vtruan:
In the clover too. great idea.

Wind...is for Kites!
by DougPaz

Comment by dsidwell:
You Fiend! That was my idea! Oh well, I think you did it better than I would have done. Nice work!

Easter's Over
by DougPaz

Comment by Shiiizzzam:
oh this is cute ! The color is so rich. The crop and DOF are great !

Wind...is for Kites!
by DougPaz

Comment by GeneralE:
I really liked this, but was a little "suspicious" since I'd already been to this site for Kite Aerial Photography. Good job creating a convincing representation!

Dance of the Gummi Bears
by DougPaz

Comment by GeneralE:
Maybe it would have been more "convincing" had you stood them up, like viewing a square dance from obliquely above. We needn't see all of them face-on.

Despite your note, I have a suspicion some bears were harmed AFTER the making of this shot...

Wind...is for Kites!
by DougPaz

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the Critique Club :)

Hi Doug...

This is a very interesting concept for the weather challenge :) You have creatively constructed a situation where it looks like the photo was taken from a kite :) This is one of the more unique perspectives I have seen on this challenge.... great idea :)

I don't think there was a lot you could do to improve this photo. There is nothing wrong with it at all... The only possiblities would have been greater distance between you and the end of the string, but that is not likely possible...

Great work as usual :) You have a very creative mind :)

John Setzler

Dance of the Gummi Bears
by DougPaz

Comment by shareinnc:
Greetings from the Critique Club :)

I absolutely love the detail and sharp focus achieved in this shot. The clarity of the features on the gummi bears is amazing. I also like the colors and lighting.

The vibrant colors are great fun and the lighting is bright enough to give the gummi bears a nice glow but not so bright as to set up a glare.

The overall composition, however, seems to lack something and to be honest, I don't know that I can put my finger on what it is. I think maybe it is the deliberate placement of the bears as opposed to a more random arrangement. Of course, this is just that "gut" kind of reaction I had to the image. Technically, I think you did a great job. I think the shot just does not appeal to me aesthetically.

Shari

Wind...is for Kites!
by DougPaz

Comment by JPR:
I really liked this photo. It was very creative and well done. It should have done better IMO. Adding it to my favorites.

Double Dogwood
by DougPaz

Comment by adine:
pink and white together are nice, and the context of the branches in the background. the diagonal of the composition is nice. However wish the blooms could stand out more - the background recede. Maybe you don't need to include all the edges of the petals zoom in more and put the branches out of focus.

Double Dogwood
by DougPaz

Comment by SteveS:
Nice