Old Flame
by JacquiD

Comment by atupdate:
Hello from the Critique Club.

I didn't vote on this challenge so this is the first time I've looked at your image critically. I'm impressed by the number of comments your entry generated. This shows that this image has a lot of character for such a simple subject. It is easy to tell that this is a candle that is actually used and has been for some time. The angle of the wax drippings show that this candle was not repositioned for the challenge. I like that aspect. The one suggestion you could try if you decide to ever shot a similar subject would be to shine some soft light on the body of the candle. This could be from a flashlight or any small light reflected from a distance. What this would do is provide additional light to the image, which would allow you to increase the shutter speed slightly and would produce a bit more detail within the flame. However, for this challenge that might not have improved your score, as it would have given the body of the candle more prominence and the flame might not have be seen as the primary subject. I really do hope you attempt to re-shoot this entry, as this candle could really shine with a little experimentation.

Tim

Plaited Hemp
by JacquiD

Comment by junior_z:
a hemp? marijuana?

Out of the Hat!
by JacquiD

Comment by DrAchoo:
Nicely lit. Cute bunny. Nice composition. 7

Out of the Hat!
by JacquiD

Comment by levyj413:
Cute. 5. Sharper focus, less harsh lighting, and maybe not quite so tightly cropped on top and at left, and I'd have voted it a 6.

Out of the Hat!
by JacquiD

Comment by empirefire:
Love the sense of playfulness coming from the rabbit's eyes. Like the color and texture.

Plaited Hemp
by JacquiD

Comment by MichaelC:
good texture & lighting - 7

Me and my little brother at the beach
by JacquiD

Comment by maphido:
Nice idea, but the mirror-inverted text is a bit confusing...

Me and my little brother at the beach
by JacquiD

Comment by Borusa:
Focus is loose, and the conceit is a little weak - you could make more of the "me and my little brother" thing - perhaps a bucket and spade? - and the image would be more humorous and hence more interesting. As it is, it's a credible shot of two cameras and some shells, and not a lot more.

Out of the Hat!
by JacquiD

Comment by taran:
Great image! I like the simplicity of the composition.

Out of the Hat!
by JacquiD

Comment by ltlmschrisss:
That is too cute. Good composition and color.