Dala Horse
by Mona

Comment by kiwiness:
Critique Club:

Hi Mona. First up congratulations on such an original idea which you pulled off well. I didn't know what a Dala horse was so I just learned a little about these horses and Lindsborg on the internet, quite interesting.

I love this orange color which dominates here, especially highlighted on a black background. The detail in the horses is amazing and the composition also bang on.

The lighting coming in from the left seems to be a little too harsh which can be noticed on the horse's hind legs and neck where it is blown out some. A diffuser on your lighting may have avoided this unwanted effect. My only other niggles are the white horse in the background, I would have removed it from the image completely, and the cloth at the bottom doesn't really fit to the pic.

Otherwise a very good submission which should have ranked higher than it did. Well done Mona.

Gary

Alone In The Snow
by Mona

Comment by Indiana ivy:
Simple and beautiful!

Alone In The Snow
by Mona

Comment by tecent642:
looks like a surprise(d) lilly, but turned blue. interesting and border sets it off.

Alone In The Snow
by Mona

Comment by dacrazyrn:
Excellent. The snow is a crisp white. good detail. did the color get adjusted a bit? there is a clear color seperation on the petals, going from a blusinh to a light lilac color. Nice shot

Alone In The Snow
by Mona

Comment by bgmorris:
great photo, nicely shot and fits contest theme perfectly

Alone In The Snow
by Mona

Comment by Denise Catania:
this is a winner in my eyes

Alone In The Snow
by Mona

Comment by tiff:
good work

Alone In The Snow
by Mona

Comment by Ricky Cleave:
what is that thing to the right of the flower? kind of takes a human form.

Alone In The Snow
by Mona

Comment by pinback:
Pretty. Nicely exposed and the drops are great.

Alone In The Snow
by Mona

Comment by GatorCB:
Excellent. I would recommend not using the slant and give it some more depth. 10.