Kauai
by Warp

Comment by SharQ:
Lovely colours, but I haven`t got a clue what is going on on the top of the mountains, middle of the picture. Looks like clouds, but looks cropped as well. Odd.

Kauai
by Warp

Comment by bamaster:
Is that a cloud up there? Wow! I hate you for living there, by the way. Send me a postcard dammit! ;) (8)

Kauai
by Warp

Comment by Ptman:
Great colours, the balance of sky, land and water is perfect. Excellent shot.

Kauai
by Warp

Comment by marbo:
Now thats what i call a landscape 10

Kauai
by Warp

Comment by JamieWillmott:
What's the blurry bit in the middle? Is it mist?

Kauai
by Warp

Comment by aurora:
interesting formation on the rocks, very nice picture, lovely colour of the sea

Kauai
by Warp

Comment by briphoto:
You know, it's not fair, you get photos at Hawaii! It's too easy! The photo practically makes itself. Nice job.

Kauai
by Warp

Comment by kandyj:
Is that fog at the top? The colors are gorgeous, and what a wonderful place to photograph!

Silk Road Travelers
by Warp

Comment by crabappl3:
~~~~Critique Club Comment~~~~
Silk Road Travelers

Composition (Content)
First, I don't feel this photo met the Travel theme of the challenge. That being said. The composition of the critters is a little off center. This makes the scene feel heavy on the right. A more balanced composition would work better I think.

Background
The black background works well for this shot. I do feel that some fill lighting on the subjects would again make for a more pleasing composition.

Camera Work (Technical)
Your DOF and focus are good. Very low noise at ISO 50 and .1 shutter speed.

Digital Processing (Technical)
Sharpening is good(Crisp, no artifacts)
Balance between light and dark is fair. (creatures are a little dark)
Compression is good(No noticeable compression artifacts)

My opinion
This would be a fine Macro, or other subject matter shot, but it does not meet the challenge theme in my opinion. I feel that with a few tweaks, these guys could come to life in another challenge more fitting with their personalities.

Silk Road Travelers
by Warp

Comment by mcrael:
Lighting, composition, and back-lighting make this an interesting photo. What are these?