Rounded Towards Heaven, Squared Towards Earth
by RiderGal

Comment by jmsetzler:
beautiful shot.. i love the shapes provided here and the contrast is excellent... = 10

'Round and 'Round
by RiderGal

Comment by Firstrich1:
A great shot, good croping. Fits the challenge well. the only thing that hurts this for me is the shadow on the upper right otherwise I like:)

'Round and 'Round
by RiderGal

Comment by ScottK:
Good subject for the challenge - round within round, within round. Focus is good, B&W works ok. Two things I don't like: The crop is too tight - I get that you were trying to focus in on the main circle, but you got so tight that the surrounding elements - the edge of the bigger arch, the two little arches below - sort of infringe on the shot. Opening out a little would have, IMO, allowed them to be more in context and improved the overall feel. Also (and I realize that you might not have had much choice), but the shadow really detracts. If you could have shot it at a different time, it might have helped that. But a good shot overall.

'Round and 'Round
by RiderGal

Comment by RHoldenSr:
Excellent!
I personally wish the lighting were a little better, The shadow from the overhang seems to be distracting. but still rates the high vote!
Good luck.

Steamed Up
by RiderGal

Comment by grogan:
Nice Idea for a self portrait. It's a shame more of them weren't like this (;

The Floater
by RiderGal

Comment by OneSweetSin:
*Critique Club*

It's definately an interesting image. Can't decide which works better with it they way you have it or if it would have worked better cropping everything out but your Mom and letting it appear as if she was floating in mid air.

Not matter which you would do it still leaves some unanswered questions about the photo.

I am guessing this was a pond and that is how you got the water so dark. Your focus here is really good not only are your toes in focus so is your Mom.

It really is a cool interuptation for the challenge. Nicely done.

Anna

'Round and 'Round
by RiderGal

Comment by Stewan:
Like this picture....like how the lighting and black and white are used

'Round and 'Round
by RiderGal

Comment by BobsterLobster:
I don't care for the shadow in the upper right. Which is a shame, as I love this picture. Nice architectural detail. Works well in black and white. 7

'Round and 'Round
by RiderGal

Comment by Turbotech:
This is a very intresting picture. Round is there. This shot is very Clear and very sharp. You did very well with the contrast. Bravo.

'Round and 'Round
by RiderGal

Comment by johnny_justjohnny:
nice choice to use black & white.eight for you.