The star of light!
by Kita

Comment by geekssweet:
Interesting angle. Keeps my eyes busy.
Love the warm color.

Ten Widdle Toes On Two Widdle Feet.
by Kita

Comment by kteach:
Just going through the results, and was sad to see this one in 128th place! I love the shallow DOF and the focus, and even though I'm not really fond of feet photos I still like this one. Definately one to be proud of... keep up the great work!

Ten Widdle Toes On Two Widdle Feet.
by Kita

Comment by Kavey:
You're 9? Wow, that's a sophisticated photo from an adult let alone a 9 year old. I look forward to seeing some of your other work. My point about the state of those toe nails stands :o) but I am even more impressed by the other facets I mentioned in my comment now I realise your age! Well done indeed!

Ten Widdle Toes On Two Widdle Feet.
by Kita

Comment by digitalknight:
ahh, the 9 year old horse lover! I'm doubly impressed now I know it's you!

This is great work -

The flower of life!
by Kita

Comment by dsidwell:
Hello Kita,

Greetings from the Critique Club!

This is a lovely photo. The flower is clear and pretty, and I love the way you've included dark and light areas in the photo. The depth of field is very well used, and the flower finds itself sharp while the leaves and background are blurry, giving attention to the flower very effectively.

I also like where the flower is positioned in the frame. It's not quite in the center, so it adds some mystery to the shot. In fact, if you moved it even more to the side, it might improve the photo even more.

For more improvement, I might suggest experimenting with different kinds of lighting. This lighting is clear, making the flower visible, but it's also a bit harsh. So it might be worthwhile taking this or a similar flower to various parts of your house and outside to see what kind of light you can capture that might be more moody or mysterious. You can even try putting light behind it, under it, or in other unique places. I recommend first taking it outside in full shade on a sunny day, or outside when the sky is cloudy. Good luck!

Thanks for letting me look at a lovely photo!

Ten Widdle Toes On Two Widdle Feet.
by Kita

Comment by digitalknight:
if there are people telling you the DOF is too shallow - tell them to shut up cause I LOVE this kind of photography. So you and I are right and they are dumb. (look at Hannah in my portfolio and the un-enlightened comments my beautiful shallow DOF received!) :-)

Love this - did I mention that? It makes me feel - great composition - 9

Ten Widdle Toes On Two Widdle Feet.
by Kita

Comment by Kavey:
I don't like feet - I have a bit of a phobia. But I overrode it because this one looked so interesting in the thumbnails (and as I'm not voting I can cherry pick which entries I view and comment on). But I closed the window immediately on first sight of those dirty, overgrown toenails! I've braved a return to make a comment since I feel it's only fair! I don't mean to be offensive, I hope you won't take it that way, but I really feel that this aspect lets the picture down a great deal and it's a shame because the composition is marvellous, the colour is rich and beautiful and the shallow depth of field just perfect. In an artistic presentation like this the state of these toenails/ feet just doesn't fit, in my mind. A reshoot after a pedicure would be a photo indeed! :o)

Ten Widdle Toes On Two Widdle Feet.
by Kita

Comment by TonyT:
Trim those nails.

Ten Widdle Toes On Two Widdle Feet.
by Kita

Comment by dunamis:
The soft focus doesn't seem to work.

Ten Widdle Toes On Two Widdle Feet.
by Kita

Comment by pix-are:
Gross.