NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUNby
TiNComment by Lustre: Critique Club
Composition: I like the inclusion of the trees at the bottom of the image - they add an interest point. Presumably the cropping at the top was dictated by the lens reflections. Some people commented that they should be removed, but I disagree totally - to me they make an important contribution to the image.
Technical Quality: The focus on the branches is pretty good - no doubt helped by such a fast shutter speed. In some respects the photo isn't technically excellent (ie: lens flare), but I think the shot requires the lens flare to be interesting. The colour of the sky is quite pleasing, and the colours of the flares are good also.
Meeting the Challenge: I guess the sun plays a big part in the weather, however your title makes the photo more specifically about the sun.
Creativity: I like the message conveyed by the photo, and you have executed it well.
Borders / Title: Your title is fine, although I don't know that uppercase helps it at all. A title like "what a sunny day" might have been more appropriate for the challenge topic, but I prefer your title in general.
Overall: It's an interesting photo. Hopefully you didn't damage the camera by holding it there for too long. I like the colours, I like the silohuette, and I really like the flare of the sun.
