A Negative Influence
by Gekker

Comment by psychephylax:
A visit from the critique club :)

Interesting effect! It looks almost like Infrared. Composition overall is pretty good. But I don't know if the effect you chose for this image was more beneficial than a regular photo. There is a lot of detail that is brought out by the effect, particularly in the trees in the upper right corner. I think it draws the eye away from the central subject here.
Focus is pretty good but I really can't comment on much else here.

Bedtime Bouquet
by Gekker

Comment by GeneralE:
Love the lighting...try running this through a "Canvas" filter, add a gilt-look frame and print this.

Room With A View
by Gekker

Comment by Gracious:
Critique Club Comments by Grayce
This is an appealing image. It is a simple, uncluttered composition, yet shows depth and some intrigue.
The geometric lines on the window give a strongly graphic feel to it. My eyes are drawn right to the subject because of the dark/black surroundings.
The "view" is contorted and very interesting. The lines are somewhat fluid and enable the imagination to wander.
The monochromatic hues work very well here and the contrast is very good.
The angle from which you shot, shows some depth in the casement. (I think that's what it's called.)
Overall this is a very nice work.
Regards,

Grayce

Bedtime Bouquet
by Gekker

Comment by Becky:
Th colors and lighting are nicein this photo.

Bedtime Bouquet
by Gekker

Comment by Olyuzi:
I like the old time feel this photo has.

Baby's Breath in Bloom
by Gekker

Comment by kevinswope:
really nice, the only thing is that the white background {it looks like stirophome or somthing} is a bit distracting. I really like red roses against a black background. 9 Kevin

Bedtime Bouquet
by Gekker

Comment by jitams:
almost looks like a painting. love the colors and lighting and old sheen on the piano

Baby's Breath in Bloom
by Gekker

Comment by lisae:
I don't quite see the point of the rose. It doesn't look like a real flower, either, it looks like fabric. The baby's breath is lovely, with that shallow DOF effect turning it into a pretty white cloud. I think you could have taken a great photo without the rose.

Baby's Breath in Bloom
by Gekker

Comment by rll07:
#1 this week is my prediction very well done

Bedtime Bouquet
by Gekker

Comment by myqyl:
This shot is very nearly a 10. I had to look long and hard to see why it wasn't a 10 for me, and I found 2 very small nitpicks.
1 ~ The horizon line (piano keys) appear to be sloped slightly to the left.
2 ~ The flowers are held just a smidgen too high (or possibly too low). Where they are seems awkward somehow.

That said, I should point out that this shot has many great aspects. The concept is great, the model is adorable, the lighting is fantastic (love the 3/4 side light), etc. The 2 nitpicks hurt the shot for me though.