Red Pepper
by livitup

Comment by BakerBug:
Hello from the Critique Club!

This shot makes a great first impression! The rich colors and lighting give this photo the pop it needs to grab a viewer's attention quickly. Also, the dimensions of this shot are not typical, which also helps it stand out from the crowd.

The only thing I can be critical about is how well it meets the challenge. This is a great photo both technically and artistically, but with regards to the challenge, it falls short. However, judging by your score, a lot of the voters forgave this. This is definitely a shot you should be proud of.

Red Pepper
by livitup

Comment by Stagolee:
This is an excellent photograph, the technique is perfect but lacks the abstract feel. 7

Red Pepper
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Comment by JeniY:
sweet picture. nice.... crisp and clean. very well done.

Red Pepper
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Comment by RayEthier:
Nice image but the "Abstract" aspect is, at least from my perspective, not at the forefront, and this may cost you on your overall score.

Red Pepper
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Comment by FocusPoint:
red pepper with "red pepper" title! Good photo for food challenge, but it needs some abstraction :P 5

Red Pepper
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Comment by photogrl:
i love the dimensions used. definatly makes it stand out. 9

Red Pepper
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Comment by violinist123:
abstract: Having an intellectual and affective artistic content that depends solely on intrinsic form rather than on narrative content or pictorial representation

Red Pepper
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Comment by hotpasta:
good...I like the crop and composition...great colour and crispness, like the black background...

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Comment by Mick:
You did a really nice job of capturing him with his wings fully spread. Well done! I'd crop out the feeder though.

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Comment by nova:
I think this is the best of your bird shots... sharper and more brightly lit. Wish he were looking more directly at you.