Oasis in the Snow
by mariomel

Comment by goodtempo:
nice composition, good framing. i like the way you put the sun in the center making so the light radiates from the center and draws your eyes to the island of trees.

Oasis in the Snow
by mariomel

Comment by pikyto:
Good light & shadows

Oasis in the Snow
by mariomel

Comment by Turbotech:
This is a very nice shot. I do think however there needs to be something in the foreground, but that is just my personal addition.

Oasis in the Snow
by mariomel

Comment by vestanpance:
Nice tones and colours but the trees would have been better lit from the front rather than the back. Also it would have been a good idea to straighten up the horizon.

Oasis in the Snow
by mariomel

Comment by MrsKro:
Ah..beautiful

Oasis in the Snow
by mariomel

Comment by HBunch:
Very pretty. I love the shadows that are cast by the sun being behind the trees. The angle and framing/cropping are very ncie, and color is also good. I like the different blues.This does look like an oasis, just sitting in the middle of no where. Focus and clarity are good. the trees look like they were sharpened though, they seem a little strange, but I like the silhouettes. Good luck in the challenge.

Oasis in the Snow
by mariomel

Comment by digitallywet:
nice shot, a little central for really good marks though 5 (could have been a 8)

Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor
by mariomel

Comment by jimmyn4:
Greetings from the Critique Club
I have to say I really enjoy looking at the picture. I think if I made one suggestion it would be to have her face showing more detail by keeping the silhouette. I guess the easiest way to accomplish that is by have her had turned more towards the center of the piano.

There's some needless space behind the girl. Try cropping that out for a tighter look.

I think going with b&w was a good idea and I also think the lighting is almost perfect. Just the area around her head seems a bit overexposed especially the side where her face is. Great photo. Sorry it didn't do better. E-mail me if you have any questions.

Oasis in the Snow
by mariomel

Comment by Raven:
Nice use of the one thirds rule. Love it. 8.

Oasis in the Snow
by mariomel

Comment by indigo997:
Quality seems to be an issue on my screen - not sure the problem really. Love the color and composition. 9