Face of the Kaleidoscope
by AzCKelly

Comment by philup:
hard for me to figure out what it is....

Face of the Kaleidoscope
by AzCKelly

Comment by Bus352:
cool colors and composition

Topped with Saguaros
by AzCKelly

Comment by RKT:
I really like the depth in this image...it almost has a surreal quality about it...I think it's all those cacti...just a nice image to look it....well done.

GULP!!
by AzCKelly

Comment by eschelar:
Wow. Another disappointment. While there are a few technical elements in this picture that didn't work out perfectly (crop, noise or resizing issues in the fur, oversharp background and while it didn't bother me, the fact that the dog's face isn't facing the camera), I felt that it was good enough to be complemented by the overall effect of this pic to merit a vote of 8 from me. To see it so close to my beverages entry is too bad.

If you have a chance, I'd love to see this pic after you crop the original down to either a square or a portrait layout, removing the collar and the paw completely. You might consider playing with contrast and brightness as well. It could definitely stand to be a little brighter.

Here's an idea.

Face of the Kaleidoscope
by AzCKelly

Comment by Younger:
Very nice abstract.

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by AzCKelly

Comment by ShannonLee:
the sky looks a little grainy but this is a really great and unique shot. certainly fitting for the challenge topic, great colors! 8

"Hi"
by AzCKelly

Comment by Tammer:
Hello and greetings from the Critique Club. I think this was a very clever entry into the Greeting Card challenge. You have a good eye for seeing what others would just pass right by.

I like the simplicity of the colors - the solid blue sky (no clouds), the lush green of the trees and their trunk colors balance this all out nicely for me.

The lighting is good. Photo is very sharp and clear (what people like for when purchasing a card). One thing I would like to see perhaps is some kind of hairline border to nicely frame it all off. Perhaps in a dark green. Using the same shade from the trees to tie it all in.

Again, a truly clever spot on your part. Congratulations, and I would buy this as a blank note card. :-)

Face of the Kaleidoscope
by AzCKelly

Comment by KarenNfld:
Nice and bright, meets the challenge.

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by AzCKelly

Comment by briphoto:
Seems to be quite a bit of noise in the sky.

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by AzCKelly

Comment by neophyte:
I love AZ! NIce comp. I know there's more pop in those greens somewhere. A little sharper would be nice too.