Kaka in a Kowhai tree
by Nuzzer

Comment by macrothing:
7 - Nice focus, beautiful colors. Composition works as is, but the balance just seems out a little, 'bottom heavy'. Different anyway.

Kaka in a Kowhai tree
by Nuzzer

Comment by Signaturecards:
such great timing of this moment of/in life.

Kaka in a Kowhai tree
by Nuzzer

Comment by annig:
fabulous!!

Kaka in a Kowhai tree
by Nuzzer

Comment by Melethia:
I like how the yellow flowers form a nice frame for the bird - the red is a lovely touch as well.

Kaka in a Kowhai tree
by Nuzzer

Comment by Retroesque:
Lovely colours. Image lacks a bit of sharpness around the head which would have been preferable.

Rainbow Caterpillar
by Nuzzer

Comment by jeger:
Greetings from the Critique Club

My first impression overall is that this is a very good photo.

I like that the caterpillar and branch are in focus in the foreground, but are out of focus in the background. This really suits a caterpillar since they move very slowly and are only focused on the present, and not the future. I like that the background is simplified due to the depth of field. I have no problems with the second caterpillar in the background as it is a nice secondary surprise.

Compositionally, I like the negative space you left around the caterpillar. I also like that you didn't paint the first stripe red, as that would have been too set up. The one thing that I feel could be improved in this photograph is the saturation of the background. Right now I feel there is a bit of a battle between the colorful caterpillar, and the colorful background. I have no problem with the background being tinted a certain color, I just think there is too much saturation. If the background were closer to black & white, with a hint of color, I think the caterpillar would stand out a lot more.

Overall I think this is a wonderful image. Keep up the good work.

If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me.

Jigger Board
by Nuzzer

Comment by Quigley:
I like the cepia tones with this image. It gives off a nice warm feel to the shot.

Jigger Board
by Nuzzer

Comment by Sweetlethe:
Wow. The detail and clarity is amazing here. Were you using a Hasselblad?

Jigger Board
by Nuzzer

Comment by jrtodd:
Very nice tone to the photo with the sepia conversion. May have been better if he was swinging the axe.

Rainbow Caterpillar
by Nuzzer

Comment by aprilhwth:
I like the concept. The caterpillar is nice. I wish the background and twig were a bit clearer and in a different hue.