Jiminy.........
by wingyisleeds

Comment by hotpasta:
good...looks a little overprocessed

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Comment by Melethia:
This guy looks like a wise little old man. Nice capture.

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Comment by Melethia:
He looks painfully shy, doesn't he?

Mute Swan 2
by wingyisleeds

Comment by Melethia:
Lovely detail in the feathers and I love the deep rich blues in the water.

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by wingyisleeds

Comment by Melethia:
LOL! Now there's a smile only a mother could love.

Beach Breaker Broken
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Comment by mikears:
NOt enough light on the FG

Mute Swan 2
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Comment by KarenNfld:
Very nice processing, I love the wings. I would either crop a little off the left or make it a square crop.

Beach Breaker Broken
by wingyisleeds

Comment by cutout:
lacks something 7

Beach Breaker Broken
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Comment by Wyrdling:
Love the title ^^

Urban Fisherman's Tranquility
by wingyisleeds

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, there is a good balance between the grass and the water. The line, however, looks a bit odd, contextually. My first thought, based on the title, was that it was a fishing pole, but it doesn't look like a fishing pole. It just looks like a stick going across the frame. It may have been helpful if you could have gotten wider and included the tip of the pole -- it would have given a definite starting/stopping point for the line, and given the shot some more context.

Technically, I like the selective focus used. The bw and contrast level is also done very well.

Overall, a nicely done shot. It meets the challenge, but there isn't as much context, I think, to really connect with the voters.

Best to you in future challenges.
Karma