Lunar Circles
by smellyfish1002

Comment by marbo:
I like the added stars. Impossible shot in reality. 7

Home Safe from Iraq
by smellyfish1002

Comment by vtruan:
Critique Club review:

Hi JD,

Somehow I keep getting yours, which is an easy task to review.

First, your subject fit the challenge perfectly. Yes we are all thankful that our soldiers return safely, in this case to heal and enjoy family. Tell you brother thanks from all of us and Gods speed!

The shot has great contrasts and everything is in perfect focus. The cropping is also right on. Smiles and facial expressions make the shot.

Your flash appears to be as you wanted, and very good. A little brightness but not overly exposed anywhere.

As a whole you deserved the ribbon you received and you should be proud of the shot.

This is all positive, but I see no negative. I would like to see a different shot showing more facial coloration.

Best wishes and Merry Chrismas.

Van

Home Safe from Iraq
by smellyfish1002

Comment by TerryGee:
Absolutely beautiful portrait, with great expression.
Story behind it makes it all the more special.
Congrats on the ribbon - well deserved!

Lunar Circles
by smellyfish1002

Comment by dsidwell:
Really fun idea. What are those soft lines on the left and top of the moon? Composition and stars work well.

Home Safe from Iraq
by smellyfish1002

Comment by i_fly:
Hey JD

Congratulatons - I knew this was a winner when I saw this one on your PAD site.

Lunar Circles
by smellyfish1002

Comment by blindjustice:
All you need is the honeymooners written with ralphy boys face...

Lunar Circles
by smellyfish1002

Comment by PaulMdx:
Sorry, this is very obviously a digital recreation. Firstly, the stars are way too dense, and secondly, if you look in the top right and bottom left, you see the same stars, because the pattern is tiled.

Home Safe from Iraq
by smellyfish1002

Comment by magnetic9999:
congrats JD< this is a great portrait :)

Home Safe from Iraq
by smellyfish1002

Comment by BazGibb:
This is really good but call me an old cynic - would the subject matter not push up the score somewhat with emotions running so high?

Lunar Circles
by smellyfish1002

Comment by EL-ROI:
This looks overly photoshopped in my opinion. (Unless you actually took this shot through a telescope.)