First real snow since 1956
by jjbeguin

Comment by TOLady:
I like the composition but there is a rose color cast over the whole pic which I think should have been corrected (yes, I have a fully calibrated monitor).

First real snow since 1956
by jjbeguin

Comment by camelotnorth:
using the archway is very effective..rough stonework very good contrast for the "soft" snow.

First real snow since 1956
by jjbeguin

Comment by marbo:
Good use of an archway. Certainly makes the shot alot more interesting.

When was the last time you watered the plants, dear?
by jjbeguin

Comment by amonteforte:
There are no technical flaws in this execution. The background illumination is very well achieved bringing the viewers sight directly to the subject. At that point, there is a little lack of light right at the union of the flower and the wine (and I am guessing it's wine, since it's too dark) If the glass of wine had it's own transparency with light, the color would nicely match with the red flowers, and I believe it would make this a very special image. Focus is exact. The nuts detail is very good, although the setting looks a little bit too much of a setting, and the perfection of the flowers provides an artificiality feel. As humour goes, I certainly smiled when I saw this. I like this one very much. Congratulations.

First real snow since 1956
by jjbeguin

Comment by JEM:
I like this photograph a lot. Reminds me of our time living in France. Interestingly composed, with good colors.

When was the last time you watered the plants, dear?
by jjbeguin

Comment by crabappl3:
Staged or not, this is very humorous. The lighting is good, as well as the plant colors. Nice to see a non-cluttered background.

When was the last time you watered the plants, dear?
by jjbeguin

Comment by xertion:
I would have never thought of this, great humor and nice setup you have on this shot. The punch of color the flowers provide make this shot even more interesting. Surely made me smile!

First real snow since 1956
by jjbeguin

Comment by pikyto:
Good work.

Mysterious and monumental opening, just for the wind and birds.
by jjbeguin

Comment by myqyl:
Critique Club Comment :

Composition : Wonderful composition! Very strong lines everywhere... Especially the converging lines that draw my eye up and to the center of the image... Masterful.

Exposure : Just to the left side of the 'window that isn't a window' is just a bit over exposed. Not horribly so, but just a little bit.

Focus / DoF : Fantastic job here. I wish you had included your Shutter / ISO / Aperture information.

Challenge / Interest : I think it was hard for people to make the connection to the challenge here without seeing your explanation in the photographer's comments. I admit that I wouldn't have made the connection myself. This was a hard challenge to interrupt.

My opinion : This is a fascinating shot from a terrific angle. I think the only reason it placed so low was problems relating it to the challenge. I can see now how it relates, but it isn't obvious if you don't know the story behind it.

When was the last time you watered the plants, dear?
by jjbeguin

Comment by dltruex:
Very nice. Caption definitely hits it on the head. :-)