Redhead with a Canon :-)
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Comment by RulerZigzag:
Hello from the Critique Club

PROS: Technically sound portrait, doesn't feel like a candid, or much of a setup, almost like a snapshot but also directed somewhat. And I actually think its cropped pretty good. I don't see any wasted area in the frame, and the exposure is good, a bit conservative maybe, could improve on contrast.

CONS: Overblown in areas. I think you had a window to work the shutter up a few stops for a better colorful contrast. Whites are dominating here. Some grays would help.

VERDICT

Average at best, Id say slightly under-rated, but nothing smiting. PM me if you have questions or answers about this critique.

-Anton

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Comment by PeterAnthony:
Fun shot!

Hey Slippy! Come closer! Dare ya!
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Comment by raish:
Magnificent. Looks well cared-for, too. Betcha wouldn't have shown it to us otherwise.

Redhead with a Canon :-)
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Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Looks like a total geek to me. You've done well.

(No vote, comment only.)

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Comment by emily212:
blends very well but picture needs a little something more.

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Comment by BrianR:
cleaver take for the challenge, good tones and use of the tiger stripes...

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Comment by gipukan:
hmm

Belly
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Comment by salmiakki:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Susan, me again!

Well done on a good score in a tough challenge.

Great composition, good choice of subject and I like the white background. The lighting is also rather good and accentuates the colour of the flower well.

I think you could have tipped over to a 6 if the background was a little whiter. The top right quadrant is a little grey and I think this probably cost you a point or two. Also, the flower seems a little bit soft to me. I have that lens too and find at the longer focal lengths it is really quite soft.

All in all though this is a nice one.

Belly
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Comment by Melethia:
Really nice use of light to show off the color and delicate nature of this flower. Good solid composition, and I see you have the DPC water drops! :-)

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Comment by NathanWert:
Yes Mistress Snaffles...anything you say Mistress Snaffles....