Golden Anniversury
by thsulliv

Comment by tsheets:
I like the side lighting on this...creates a lot of dimension. Maybe a little fill lighting would brighten everything and really make the yellow shine.

Is it safe?
by thsulliv

Comment by popdeepop:
You can see it in the eyes. No words.

Golden Anniversury
by thsulliv

Comment by Bud:
Excellent lighting and focus... the framing is well done.

Is it safe?
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Comment by dockode:
I don't feel that the image conveys instantly recognizable decision. The title helps too much. Nice pic.

Is it safe?
by thsulliv

Comment by Montereykiddo:
I wish the focus was a bit sharper. Great capture. It may be hard to convince people that this really fits the challenge. If I didn''t look at your title it wouldn't appear to fit the challenge topic at all.

Is it safe?
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Comment by SandyP:
He's cute, and he does look like he's deciding, doesn't he?

Is it safe?
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Comment by mycelium:
I feel like the decision should be clear without having to read this title. In this case, it isn't, so even though it's a nice picture in its own right, I don't think it meets the challenge well... also, determining safety doesn't seem to be a decision, anyway, as much as a judgment

Is it safe?
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Comment by We1mx3:
Should have focused on the squirrel more..

Golden Anniversury
by thsulliv

Comment by LucidLotus:
Flowers, in general, always have an inherent beauty to them and this one is no different. I like the choice of the yellow rather than the typical red/pink. The straight-on view is nice, it gives the image some further interest with the detailing of all the folds and turns from the petals. That said, the lighting is a bit off - the lower left hand corner has some nice lighting aspects, but I think the shadowing on the rest of the flower detracts from what you're trying to show. The title "Golden Anniversary" brings to mind a richness of color (due to the gold) and unfortunately the color is a bit dulled in this picture. I think experimenting with different light sources and additional fill lights might help this out! It also looks as if a gaussian blur was applied maybe? I'm not sure if that effect helps the image - I think crisp images when macroesque shots are created are the best bet - this is definitely just my opinion though. I gave a 4.

Golden Anniversury
by thsulliv

Comment by RulerZigzag:
top left hand corner is a no no...you should of cropped it out..it fills the frame well on the bottom though...good focus.