Shades of Autumn
by moodville

Comment by dr rick:
The lighting works very well here to backlight the plant, bring out the texture of the jug, and cast a nice shadow all at once.

Shades of Autumn
by moodville

Comment by tfaust:
This is an exceptional photo - I love the texture and color of the background. I love the composition. Lighting, colors, DOF - all great! The only thing I'm bugged about is the wheat - but that's just a personal choice. I've pictured this in my mind without the wheat and it still looks great to me. Good choice with the framing - all around and excellent shot - I definately see a ribbon on this one! :-)

Shades of Autumn
by moodville

Comment by jmsetzler:
is 'beeee-friggin-utiful' a word? :) = 10

Left Behind
by moodville

Comment by faidoi:
The slightly soft focus gives this a dreamy type feeling. Definitely gives off the feeling of "alone". It's like a little girl left the bear behind. Good lighting and great contrast. Framing works well. "10"

Shades of Autumn
by moodville

Comment by zeuszen:
Very traditional image likely appealing to a broad spectrum of viewers, technically accomplished and sensitively executed.

Critical notes: Such a warm and -soft- rendition would, IMHO, benefit from a complete absence of any decor. I'd prefer a hairline border, white or black or none or at all. The hue-matched line, I feel, softens an already soft image.

The tilt of the vase is weighted heavily by the spatial extension of the single grass across the width of the photo. For a more pedantically balanced composition, I feel, that a slight counter-clockwise rotation would be something I'd consider.

Left Behind
by moodville

Comment by Dave Gordon:
The dark stairs and concrete wall make the bear sem lonelier than might otherwise be the case. Nice setup.

Left Behind
by moodville

Comment by brownt:
Awww, I tried some shots like this for the challenge but changed my idea. Poor wee teddy bear!

Left Behind
by moodville

Comment by mullany1957:
Good image. B&W works well here.

Left Behind
by moodville

Comment by BeingClever:
You know aside from the fact that this is a very good photo as is....it also happens to be a very good photo of a subject matter (forgotten toy) a lot of people have tried and not done nearly as well at, for this challenge. Great light and colour choice. The black part of the border IMO is a tad wide, but I'm just nit picking now. Good job!

Left Behind
by moodville

Comment by WILDBLUE:
10.