MaRiGoLd
by BeckyT

Comment by daisydavid:
good complementary colours, foreground object reinforces dof but distracting, maybe if it was behind?

Biltmore Estates
by BeckyT

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Nice scene, though the light seems rather harsh. I'll bet later or earlier in the day, this would have an awesome look to it.

Biltmore Estates
by BeckyT

Comment by bassbone:
what an amazing mansion - the sky frames it so nicely - i would just be a bit careful with the sharpening - you can see a sharp white halo around the building

Biltmore Estates
by BeckyT

Comment by robinssong:
Nice framing and textures. Shows this beautiful place off well! Looks magical especially with the billowy clouds!

LiFecYcLe
by BeckyT

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Not an everybody photographic subject, but an everyday event - I like the balance and honesty in that. The frog's pose makes me think of dissection and in a way, this visual dissection of the scene is just as penetrating. The HDR / tone-mapped appearance contributes a lot - revealing every detail and nuance of texture.

Critical stuff: Nothing really.

Overall: I can't say I like the image - it is rather garish, though I can see a rationale behind each of the choices you have made. Good job.

LiFecYcLe
by BeckyT

Comment by giantmike:
I like the general idea here, but to me, it feels very over-processed.

WAIT!! I am the photographer! I must be in the photo!
by BeckyT

Comment by posthumous:
7 for making me laugh.

WAIT!! I am the photographer! I must be in the photo!
by BeckyT

Comment by SoulJance:
while it is a funny capture, I cannot help but think you are too far away. A simpler composition would improve you shot.

WAIT!! I am the photographer! I must be in the photo!
by BeckyT

Comment by giantmike:
Haha, I like this. :)
I don't like the over sharpened feel, but the humor is good.

WAIT!! I am the photographer! I must be in the photo!
by BeckyT

Comment by Chalkme:
Ha! You've got to read the pic title! Nice!