my petit aurora
by kenbo

Comment by Coley:
Sorry...don't see how this meets the challenge, nor do I get what it is

my petit aurora
by kenbo

Comment by lockjawdavis:
Just too blurry for me.

natural nerves network
by kenbo

Comment by Harz_Joerg:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Initial thoughts/My opinion
What a wonderful subject! Too sad that it comes short in its technical representation

Content/Composition
The content itself could have been a winner in my opinion: the fragile leaf structures, the remaining parts of the leaf between the veins are a wonderful object. Something that has a woow effect to the viewer. One of the best contents shown in the challenge IMO.
However, it comes short in its representation: it's presented rather flat, in a way that it might be printed in a text book for biology student. It almost could have been scanned in by a scanner.
The reduction of a 3-dimensional object to just 2 dimensions often results in new perspective to the object. However, if the object is already 2-dimensional by itself, keeping it at 2 dimension is not a good choice. Adding the 3rd dimension could make the point !
For your leaf it would for instance I suggest to bend it, play with light to produce structure and depth. Also showing it's shadows on a surface might be great.
An artistic approach is somehow missing (beside placing the center vein in the lower third). Also the background is not to well suited, especially due to the darker spots and the homogeneous illumination.

Camera work -technically
Sharpness could be a little better. Exposure is on the dark side.

Digital Processing - Technical
A little bit more of sharpening might have helped to make the image more crisp. Also exposure and contrast could have been enhanced.

Fits the challenge
Of course it does!

This critique sounds a little harsh, but that's because I think you could have done better if only some technical aspects would be enhanced. The creativity in selecting a subject is just great. This also shows in many of your other submission.

Hope to see you with a ribbon.
Good luck for you further submissions

natural nerves network
by kenbo

Comment by timj351:
This is very nice. A very good composition with a bold horizontal line that helps solidify the image while all the small details create a fun and interesting image. Duotone helps put the focus on the composition and individual elements. -9

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natural nerves network
by kenbo

Comment by dr rick:
Veins, not nerves, but intricate and interesting. And nicely photographed.

natural nerves network
by kenbo

Comment by amsmyth:
interesting cropping compositionally, good clarity and texture

natural nerves network
by kenbo

Comment by Rooster:
Very cool! Great mac shot, love the title!

natural nerves network
by kenbo

Comment by LindaLee:
Love the color and the subject. Would like to have seen a more dynamic composition, but overall, I like this a lot. 8

natural nerves network
by kenbo

Comment by cardinalmom:
Very interesting shot ... love the detail!

natural nerves network
by kenbo

Comment by jenesis:
I think this picture looks great with the sepia tones. Very interesting details, nice twist on the leaf shot.