Shabby Chic
by blazingmoonlight

Comment by ragamuffingirl:
Good lighting, well composed, ugly subject.

Good things come to those that wait.
by blazingmoonlight

Comment by Mambe:
From the Critique Club :

Hi Diane ,

Very interesting photo ! I have to confess that I liked your Form Merging Towards the Afterlife Glow , this time with the same elements you have composed a different scene.

Lighting is good , sepia has been an excellent choice , no out-of-focus or blurry zones : that's great !

The composition is good , I like the way you put the fabric (opened to interpretations as the course of life by example).

I just wonder if it could have worked better with a different position of the left arm : not visible or with the left hand opened and resting on her belly. I tell you that because in the comments left , it seems that some people didn't understand very well.

Congrats for your personal best score !

Appalachian Foothills
by blazingmoonlight

Comment by Lilhoop:
I like the shading and use of lighting.

Appalachian Foothills
by blazingmoonlight

Comment by blindjustice:
Nice lighting; Maybe a bit more contrast needed to highlight texture. Nice old time religion classic feel; I like the fact you didn't put people in the shot.

Appalachian Foothills
by blazingmoonlight

Comment by Plachoochi:
I love what the simplicty of your choice of subject speaks to. Good job.

Appalachian Foothills
by blazingmoonlight

Comment by RKT:
...straight foward and to the point..I like the "unfanciness" of it all..."holy" needn't be all gothic arches, vaulted ceilings and golden Christs...nice work.

Appalachian Foothills
by blazingmoonlight

Comment by no__1__here:
The composition & lighting need some help, and I mean that in the nicest possible way.

Appalachian Foothills
by blazingmoonlight

Comment by NoellaSue:
Brought back memories! Only ours didn't have carpet.

Appalachian Foothills
by blazingmoonlight

Comment by olbol:
Not entirely obvious - the connection with the subj.

Appalachian Foothills
by blazingmoonlight

Comment by digitaldave:
Interesting shot. The inclusion of the attendance board helps this shot tell a story and give the viewer the sense of place.