The Circle of Life
by shutterphunk

Comment by Richard Darling:
I like the balance and symetry. The green tree and cut flowers add a warmth of colour.

The Circle of Life
by shutterphunk

Comment by rex:
I am making two passes on this Challenge. I will vote on your photo then return later(before voting is over) to comment on what I like and dislike about your shot. You can take the comments however you wish and I will try not to be mean. Just don't take it the wrong way.
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Nice. I think it is too busy with too many headstones in the shot.

The Circle of Life
by shutterphunk

Comment by twm122:
Nice concept

The Circle of Life
by shutterphunk

Comment by love:
I love this except for the blue blob of sky on the right

The Circle of Life
by shutterphunk

Comment by virtuamike:
I like the human element but would've like to see the whole scene in focus. Your photo does a great job of telling a story.

Tea, Anyone?
by shutterphunk

Comment by Artan:
Interesting composition with the tea lines, I wonder whether the tighter crop would relove some of the distractions on the top left

Tea, Anyone?
by shutterphunk

Comment by messerschmitt:
nice lines and i love tea..7

Railway Bridge
by shutterphunk

Comment by jmoore:
Critique Club
Very Beautiful! I took a long look and read all the comments. I do have to agree that the tone of your picture is not AA, but I think that if you prefer the sepia better, than it is ok to introduce some of your style to the challenge. I think you do an excellent job getting a large amount of tonal range. I don't love the tree in the bottom right corner, however it does stop the eye from following the river right out of the picture. I also would have like to see the water just slightly brighter and compare the too. I think with the water lighter (just a little) that the photo would "pop" a little more. Try it and see which you like better. Overall, I think you did a fabulous job of meeting the challenge and the quality is wonderful. Good job!

Tea, Anyone?
by shutterphunk

Comment by Xilebo:
I do like this image! A lot! Hope you do really well

Tea, Anyone?
by shutterphunk

Comment by bobdaveant:
Almost a surreal feel to this photo, vey nice, meets the challenge very well.