Texture (with a twist)
by Rino63

Comment by vtruan:
Interesting impressionistic shot. The lizzard and netting, with the colors, amake it really nice.

Texture (with a twist)
by Rino63

Comment by h2:
these patterns hurt my eyes. the lizard is too dark, too

Texture (with a twist)
by Rino63

Comment by timfythetoo:
I dont find this to be a very pleasing image to look at. Just looks kind of messy.

Texture (with a twist)
by Rino63

Comment by SaraR:
Interesting - there is nothing, initially at least, to guide the viewer as to perspective. Am I looking from below, from above? - this all adds to the photos appeal, although at the end of the day I am more drawn to the texture of the netting than to the presence of the lizard.

5th day of christmas ----- (Larus- 12 days of christmas)
by Rino63

Comment by Judi:
Good attempt, although the clarity has suffered due to the long exposure.

5th day of christmas ----- (Larus- 12 days of christmas)
by Rino63

Comment by gg3rd:
Focus seems too soft for me...

5th day of christmas ----- (Larus- 12 days of christmas)
by Rino63

Comment by CNovack:
This is a good attempt at emulating the original. You have all the major elements present in your composition. While a good shot there are several areas that need attention for this to catapult into the exceptional category. The tones and contrasts of this composition appears a bit flat. There is a dull pinkish cast to the hands. The first thing I would recommend is to try another light source to illuminate your subject more strongly. Not only would it illuminate the differences between the light and dark areas of the skin more but it would put a nice sheen on those rings making them really shine. In addition to adding another spotlight, you might need to play around with the Brightness/Contrast levels - specifically to increase the contrast which is what Larus said he did in the original. He also mentioned he decreased the saturation which most likely decreased or eliminated most of any pinkish tones present. You might even have to do some dodging & burning to further increase the contrasts of light and dark areas on the main subject to really make it pop off the page.

Dreaming of Africa
by Rino63

Comment by nutzito:
the incomplete body bothers too much, and creates a strong sense of this being fake (even if it is not)

Dreaming of Africa
by Rino63

Comment by disdatmac:
oh he is cool! I would have liked to see a wider crop at the bottom though. It is still a great shot!

5th day of christmas ----- (Larus- 12 days of christmas)
by Rino63

Comment by mpeters:
I'd prefer to see a little deeper DOF, just so the fingertips were in focus as well. 5