Sweet Revelation
by esdarby

Comment by Nowaytotell:
this is amazing

Susan
by esdarby

Comment by Tammer:
Bumping up after second look. I like the simplicity. Hope it does well for you.

Doing Lines
by esdarby

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Technical
The tonal range on this is awesome. It is a good deep black, and a stark white without being too contrasty or overblown. The exposure is good in that the details are still visible, and the shallow depth of field makes it possible to understand the subject without being too cluttered or confused. The leading lines are effective at taking the eyes "through" the picture. Also, the skewed perspective is effective in helping to show the "speed" of the shot.

Technically, not a lot to improve, so why didn't it break 5?

I imagine you could blame prudes and stuff, but that won't get us anywhere. I find that effective photography arouses some emotion in us -- whether good or bad, and this shot is one that would do it. As a non-drug user, it doesn't appeal to me, subject-wise, even though it is a well-done shot. I suspect there are others like me. (BTW, I didn't vote in this challenge). On the other extreme would be people who really like the "shock" value of it, and the fact htat it goes against conventional "wisdom." For this picture, in this challenge, people have two ways to express their opinion of the picture -- a score and a comment. I think the score is telling you that the subject matter is more effective at sparking an emotion than the obviously well done technical side of it.

Hope this helps a little.

Susan
by esdarby

Comment by marklovell:
What an odd title! I like the compostion, and the range of tones. Would prefer slightly deeper depth of field. 9.

Susan
by esdarby

Comment by loseme:
I like the positioning of the flower and how bright it is.

Susan
by esdarby

Comment by SJCarter:
Great composition - I love the minimalist feel. I also really like the contrast, but think that the light is actually a tad too bright. The focus is good, but not quite tack sharp and I see strange spots around parts of the flower and stem that look like processing remnants from something. I also think the flower looks a bit wilted (which could have been on purpose). I know it sounds like I had lots of negative things to say, but honestly it's a very good idea and a really good shot.

Susan
by esdarby

Comment by Rikki:
Lovely stark minimlalism in this image.

Susan
by esdarby

Comment by neenee1999:
Wonderful image. Very dramatic, yet simple, I like it. 8

Susan
by esdarby

Comment by Sherri1209:
Minimal and lovely..... 7

After a Long Workday
by esdarby

Comment by pixieland:
I understand the perspective, but I feel you could have got a better shot with a few more attempts.