A Brick in the Wall
by BakerBug

Comment by The_Dentist:
OK, this is either a 4 or a 10. Can't decide... Still can't decide... OK, it's not a 10, but it is a good score from me nevertheless.

Abstract in Blue
by BakerBug

Comment by Omni:
Works perfectly for the shapes challenge - I think there´s a bit too much noise in the background - Noiseware or Noise Ninja could have solved this

A Brick in the Wall
by BakerBug

Comment by jbahl5:
this actually looks like it wasn't edited. It looks like something you found. . .just a random red brick on a gray wall. The technical side of it is great.

A Brick in the Wall
by BakerBug

Comment by Beautiful-Joe:
Painful amount of blur.

Abstract in Blue
by BakerBug

Comment by Pippi:
I would have liked to see the background less blue, great shapes though.

A Brick in the Wall
by BakerBug

Comment by Monique64:
I find the very narrow DOF distracting. No WOW factor as there is not really anything interesting about it for me.

A Brick in the Wall
by BakerBug

Comment by klynn:
Interesting photo. Looks like motivational poster for teambiilding. A different title might have helped.

A Brick in the Wall
by BakerBug

Comment by brighteyes:
I wish the DOF was larger on this. I'd like to see more bricks in focus.

A Brick in the Wall
by BakerBug

Comment by BeckyT:
Great idea that has been executed very well. Simple but effective.

Embrace the Sun
by BakerBug

Comment by MattO:
Greetings from the critique club. Since this is a free study we will assume that you met the challenge! Well done. Ok now on to the critique.

As a macro/flower lover I am glad I was given this shot. First let me say I love the angle that you chose to shoot the flower, it gives it a great background color without distractions. I wish the flower on the right had been moved a bit so it wasnt in the way of the shot though. I also wished for a bit more off center maybe cropped a bit closer. I am glad you didnt do any over the top editing with colors, saturation, or contrast its a very classic shot and I like it. I would have given this a 6 had I voted. Overall pretty well done and good luck in future challenges.

MattO