Blue
by Bosborne

Comment by Bosborne:
Thanks so much for all of your comments. I was so excited and thought I had done better, but I guess the border did me in...I am still learning....

Message edited by author 2006-05-24 12:55:02.

Blue
by Bosborne

Comment by katswig:
Beautifully lit.

Blue
by Bosborne

Comment by Man_Called_Horse:
Excellent submission. Great light, nice color, great comp, meets the challenge very well.

Blue
by Bosborne

Comment by fencekicker:
I like the lighting, the reflections, the composition and the choice of flowers. However, the focus seems just a wee bit off and there is a slightly distracting orange dot on the left of the pitcher. Otherwise its a very soothing photo.

Heavenly Garden
by Bosborne

Comment by elru21:
Hello from the critique club,

Just to get it out of the way, I think that your score reflects many people's opinion that a close-up flower shot does not meet the theme of the 'holy places' challenge. I really have no opinion on this. If it said holy place to you, that is good enough for me.

To comment on the actual photograph, I like your composition here very much. Leaving a little more petal in the lower right hand corner would make it conform more to the rule of thirds, but I like it the way that it is. I love the lines that the petals make. Some very elegant geometry. I like the choice of black and white. Youhave a nice range of tones.

The image seems fairly soft overall. That may have been the feel you were going for. I think that at least the center part ofthe flower could be sharper.

Please feel free to pm me if you have any questions about my comments.

Cheers,
Liza

Blue
by Bosborne

Comment by SandyP:
This looks very pretty! Generally dpc comes down hard on big borders, but I think it really works with this photo. I love the blue tones that give it almost a blue light on it. Great job.

Blue
by Bosborne

Comment by timfythetoo:
Border is a bit much IMO but the shot is well done. Very nice colors.

Blue
by Bosborne

Comment by lenox114:
could be lighter

Blue
by Bosborne

Comment by TheStick:
Perfect example of a still life IMHO. Lighting is a little harsh with the reflections on the glass.

Blue
by Bosborne

Comment by Plachoochi:
A very nice sidelit still life - well executed. Good job!