Masters of War
by Phocal

Comment by sidpixel:
I left a critique on this image yesterday, I've no idea where it has gone...

Morning Glory
by Phocal

Comment by Kodak:
Nice depth of field.

Downward-Facing Dog
by Phocal

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that contributes well to the open challenge

A good action capture of formation flight. I like that you have used a shutter speed fast enough to catch the planes with good sharp detail (I have to disagree with one of your commenters) and yet still slow enough to show the motion blur of the props as opposed to the all too often used too high shutter speed that freezes the prop making it look like a cut-out in the sky. Composition-wise I would prefer it if the planes weren̢۪t quite so central, I like the smoke trail appearing from the top left but the planes would be more dynamic if they were further to the lower right of the frame.

Downward-Facing Dog
by Phocal

Comment by martinkulik:
Nice shot but not sharp enough.

Morning Glory
by Phocal

Comment by GeorgesBogaert:
Not really a portrait. Very nice angle to take that picture. A 6 from me

Downward-Facing Dog
by Phocal

Comment by snaffles:
uhm actually I think that would be more like upward-facing dog

Downward-Facing Dog
by Phocal

Comment by bmartuch:
That's a really nice catch.

Downward-Facing Dog
by Phocal

Comment by mariuca:
That;s a mighty insect and a good catch

Downward-Facing Dog
by Phocal

Comment by GeorgesBogaert:
great catch. I like your post-processing. An 8 from me

Death Watches
by Phocal

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

Yet another of your superb alligator shots, we are all so lucky to have such an expert in our midst! This is a particularly lovely shot for the surrounding darkness it simply adds an air of suspense and anticipation to the image. The focus has been nailed spot on, exactly where it should be on that gleaming malicious eye. The reflection adds to the overall effect. You are obviously well familiar with these creatures but you're a braver man than I would be, I think I would have scarpered long ago! Thanks for another great entry Ronnie.