winter blues
by ursula

Comment by idemaerschalk:
I'm so happy that a picture I like (you got a 10 from me) finally got a blue ribbon! Usually my taste is a bit off from the rest!
Great to be able to have appealed to almost everyone.

Well done!
And I'm definitly getting myself a macrolens!

Ingrid.

A road
by ursula

Comment by v5planet:
You know I was about to comment on how the angle of this photo was too extreme until I realized why you did it... Very clever, but I have a feeling a lot of people will miss that big "A" which stands out so clearly once you know where to look. Possibly would stand out more if the image was mirrored? -8-

A road
by ursula

Comment by hotpasta:
very nice perspective

winter blues
by ursula

Comment by ergo:
I'm gonna find out where you live, and then buy up all the flowers within a 50-mile radius of your home. I'll direct my minions of flower-eating bugs to then eradicate all other pesky freedom-loving, free-growing petals within the same area. As a pre-emptive strike, I'll then turn on my weather machine and direct 100 years of winter for your town, to prevent a floral recovery. And then what are ya gonna do???

Beautiful shots in recent weeks. Love how your flowers are far from generic, far from the ordinary everyday flower macro. There's always that little extra touch that translate into something special.

Therefore...I'm gonna find out where...etc.etc.etc.

Message edited by author 2006-01-18 03:28:05.

A road
by ursula

Comment by sarrobi:
Love the perspective.

winter blues
by ursula

Comment by srugolo:
Ursula, great study! Congrats with your blue.

A road
by ursula

Comment by _eug:
The camera tilt diminishes the senses of how steep the road is. I think that was a mistake. It would be an amazing shot straight on.

winter blues
by ursula

Comment by Judi:
I am so pleased this one ribboned....my favourite of the challenge.

winter blues
by ursula

Comment by Artyste:
daaannng.. you're on a roll.

winter blues
by ursula

Comment by ladyhawk22:
::: Critique Club ::: ladyhawk22

First Impression - the most important one: Wow, stunning image. Was not surprised to see this getting a ribbon!!

Composition: Beautiful shot! I like the composition just as it is...it splits the screen well and the angle is really good, especially for showing off the backlighting. Might be interesting to see the flower tilted ever so slightly with the face towards us...but really, I love it just the way it is!

Subject: Great choice of subject for this challenge! Really works well to show the lighting technique that was carried off so well here. Beautiful colors that keep the interest of the viewer, and the water droplets add a nice texture.

Technical (Colour, focus, and light): Love the shallow DOF on this shot! Again, seems to show off the lighting and gives an ethereal air to the photo. Colors are spot on! Truly fabulous. Lighting is spectacular!

To grow its vote?: Oh goodness....I really don't think there's anything I could suggest!!

Summary: Wonderful photo and masterfully captured! Congrats!

Message edited by author 2006-01-18 11:25:18.