Rose
by LKMote

Comment by temba:
Not a bad picture of a rose, but not exceptional either. Composition is very central - would be much better off centre. The out of focus background a bit distracting, it might work in colour, but not so in b & w.

Rose
by LKMote

Comment by alpharich:
very lovely !!

Rose
by LKMote

Comment by puma:
THis is a beautiful shot. I like the soft feel of it, and it has a great contrast.

Rose
by LKMote

Comment by hotpasta:
this is a great shot, but I a not sure it is demonstrating the sprit of the 2 second challenge...while it may have been a 2 second exposure, it might as well have been a 1/200 exposure if you know what I mean

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by LKMote

Comment by SJCarter:
Nice capture. Strong composition. Looks like the focus is just a hair off being tack sharp, but nice DOF. I'd probably bump up the color sat and burn things a bit to make it pop a bit more (but I have a tendency to overdo that sort of thing). Still, a very nice image.

White Pumpkin
by LKMote

Comment by SJCarter:
Very cool shot and well executed. Should have finished higher IMHO. Love this. Terrific job with the lighting. Nice work.

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by LKMote

Comment by SJCarter:
I think I like this one best of your "Superstitions" series. The composition is strong and the patch of blue sky really adds to the overall impression (IMHO). I like the wide crop too.

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by LKMote

Comment by SJCarter:
This is really nice. Good focus and I like the wisp of blue. Beautiful scene with strong lines.

That's the spot
by LKMote

Comment by Jutilda:
Unbelievable that this didn't do better! I gave it a 9

That's the spot
by LKMote

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*

Per your request, here is your in depth critique from the critique club.
Since you didn't add any photographer's comments, my critique can only be based on personal opinion since I do not know what your intentions were for this photo.
Focus is spot on. Great clarity. The detail shown in his fur and face is amazing. Really great job with that.
The background is blurred nicely as well to prevent distracting elements in the background, but there is a horizontal line cutting straight through is poor head. Otherwise, the background works great.
I like the duotone treatment, I think it helps to enhance the detail and textures of his fur.
The level of interest for me isn't high. It's a technically well done shot, but it's not holding my interest for very long. It's lacking some type of visual appeal. Not sure what, as I said, it's technically very well done, but it's more of a personal opinion.
Lighting also appears very good, no blown out areas or distracting shadows. I think this is a great shot for a text book or documentary report.
~Heather~