Can you see the challenge?
by Tarbini

Comment by dsidwell:
Sparkle in the eye makes this one "shine!"

Anthesis
by Tarbini

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Another excellent creation, Tarbini.

The first thing I noticed was the wonderful contrast between the purple flower and the green background. The green really accentuates the deep rich color of the petals, I think. I think it is also effective how the stem leads into the picture so that the flower is not centered, exactly. I do wonder what it would look like to be mirrored so that the stem leads left to right, instead of focusing on the flower then being led right, in effect taking the eyes down and out of the frame. The shallow depth of field also works wonderfully here. The background is obscured as to not be a distracting element, and provides a nice, natural looking "backdrop" for the flower.

The edge of the flowers is a bit soft, but I think that may just help make the center sharpness even more distinct.

You have done great work, and I can think of little else I would change. karmat

Another Time
by Tarbini

Comment by robbieh:
I really like the soft focus here and the series of photos works well. I would hang this on my wall.

Another Time
by Tarbini

Comment by Gracious:
Beautiful! ONe of my favorites. Soft, nostalgic, good color.

The Ultimate Driving Machine
by Tarbini

Comment by GreggeN:
3 Beemers so far and count - and a Benz. People just seem to want to show off their flashy motors... (sorry, I'm just a bit jealous) :)

I like the way you've caught the drops coming off the tyres here though. Gives the shot great movement.

The Ultimate Driving Machine
by Tarbini

Comment by adine:
I like the rain splatters behind the car and the black against the pebble paving. Your BMW hubcap should be more central to the composition (see rule of thirds) Crop on the left to work better with the tail light (right now the cut is at an odd angle with the light)

The Ultimate Driving Machine
by Tarbini

Comment by pesinn:
Is that water? BMW *is* the ultimate driving machine, but this shot doesn't do this automobile justice. Would have liked to see an action shot with motion and "stuff" - 4

Another Time
by Tarbini

Comment by albright1:
Wow..... I was just thinking that I like photos that tell stories, and this one does! That grass looks so soft and rich, and the background you chose is so mossy and flattering. This is among my favorites. Great work!

The Ultimate Driving Machine
by Tarbini

Comment by marbo:
Well captured and nice and sharp.

Another Time
by Tarbini

Comment by jjbeguin:
Very nice smooth composition with nice rendered textures. The framing is much to massive to my taste. I would have suggested to play with transparencies working with layers to build the framing