Reaching Out
by Sunshine86

Comment by JuliBoc:
I just love this image. I think it meets the challenge perfectly! I gave it a 10 and think it should have scored higher overall. The lighting is what first attracts me to the shot, and then the composition holds me there. I like combination of the straight (radiant) lines of the flower and the curved lines of the curled ribbons, and the very soft color of the yellow center. Congratulations on a lovely entry.

Torn Ocean Beach
by Sunshine86

Comment by silverfoxx:
great! what a wonderful weird and dark feeling this picture has!

Reaching Out
by Sunshine86

Comment by arjunas:
Likes: The yellow draws the eye immediately, since it's the odd color in the exposure, and that splays out via the petals to the rest of the frame. Nice DOF use to limit focus across the exposure.

Dislikes: the curli-cues/ribbons in the bottom half are vague enough that they don't draw my eye immediately following the flower, which leads me to exit the top of the frame instead of follow to the next textural sensation. If these were a little more harshly lit to draw a stronger shadow (like the one under the petals, middle right) they would provide stronger lines to pull the viewer into the bottom half of the frame.

Reaching Out
by Sunshine86

Comment by margiemu:
very elegant

Reaching Out
by Sunshine86

Comment by Ken:
I like the lighting and softness. The touch of color is just right.

Reaching Out
by Sunshine86

Comment by galatea985:
the value is beautifully done. i think the curves on the lower right hand compliment the semi linearity of the petals

Inception to Turnagain Arm
by Sunshine86

Comment by Jutilda:
Nice use of diagonal line. I love the rich violet and purple tones. I also like how you chose to use the portrait orientation instead of the expected landscape one.

Reaching Out
by Sunshine86

Comment by TooCool:
Nicely composed, but your DOF is a little shallow and your focus point is a little confusing to my eye.
TC

Reaching Out
by Sunshine86

Comment by Noel_ZH:
Pros: nice composition and filling of white space
Cons: somewhat dark
Score: 6

Reaching Out
by Sunshine86

Comment by Shrink:
lovely composition