Out of Business
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Comment by Lilhoop:
looks like its been cropped to tight

Out of Business
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Comment by BrianR:
fits the challenge, without the forground has more impact, ....7

Catchin' Some Rays
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Comment by lastef:
Beautiful colors in the turtle, great capture.

Catchin' Some Rays
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Comment by shoelessaj:
I really like this one. Not much to say from a composition standpoint but I like the originality. just a nice shot to look at. 8

Blues Steel
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Comment by Lindaoc:
I love it! First on in this challange I really wish I'd have taken. Be Proud.

Catchin' Some Rays
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Comment by Gallatin:
Beautiful

Blues Steel
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Comment by s4nd3r99:
looks almost like a painting.
cool stuff

On Stage
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Comment by Sammie:
This is a very nice portrait and suits the challenge well. It would be nice, I think, to see a bit more of his surroundings though to show him more in his element playing his sax.

On Stage
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Comment by MTPixels:
Nice job! The single light border line adds to this already interesting image. I can almost hear the wailing sax.

Dodecatheon Planetary Creatures
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Comment by ericwoo:
Hey there from the Critique Club

First off, always try to include some info about the shot in the Photographer's Comments section. It really helps out when we know what the photographer was thinking and what equipment/lighting/etc. were used, especially when you request a critique.

Camera Work/Technical: Great positioning and excellent point of view. You subject seems nicely focused, while your background tapers nicely off into a blur. You did lose some detail in your darks due to the camera doing all it could not to overexpose the brights.

Lighting: Your choice of lighting is why this photo didn't do better in the challenge. Your lighting is a bit too harsh, and choosing a different time of day would have produced better lighting results.

Composition/Content: Very interesting flower, and it makes a great subject. Your point of view also provides a very interesting composition. Great rule of thirds use that keeps the viewer's eye roaming all through the frame.

My Opinion: I like the idea, but I think that is scored appropriately. You probably would have picked up another half point or so with a lighting change. As is, I would have voted in the 5 range.