Pi in the Sky
by Budweezer

Comment by kandyj:
ONe of my favorites with a great title to go with a great photo. 9

Rust and Sky
by Budweezer

Comment by frisca:
I'm sure its been said before, but this would have made a great "pi" entry. :)

Rust and Sky
by Budweezer

Comment by stephan:
I think a plain blue sky without the clouds would look better and enhance the abstract look of the photo. Also it seems that it's not perfectly symmetric, a step to the right could have helped. Otherwise a good photo.

African Violet
by Budweezer

Comment by sherryk471:
The sparking detail is wonderful. I'd love to see this more abstract though from right side to center.

Rust and Sky
by Budweezer

Comment by KimInNB:
this would be perfect for PI!!! Love the texture on the metal & rust and the wonderful background.

African Violet
by Budweezer

Comment by jmsetzler:
The detail in this photo is great and I actually like the light/shadow contrast... nice work :) - setzler

Rust and Sky
by Budweezer

Comment by f-32:
could have submitted it in the pi challenge as well...

African Violet
by Budweezer

Comment by DennisF:
I always have a hard time doing African violet photos - the surface is so shiny. I think if you look at the other flower shots in this challenge you will see notable differences in the area of composition and choice of background, focus acros the subject, and attention to detail such at the shadows across the flower. Keep up the good work.

Rust and Sky
by Budweezer

Comment by Corey:
Great shot, too bad you can't use it for the Pi shot this week too :) Score 9 - Corey

Reflections on Time
by Budweezer

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

COMPOSITION
The composition of this is really strong. You have filled the frame with the main object, and your subject is easily identifiable.

TECHNIQUE
The colors here are wonderful. The orange of the desert scene really complements the brassy/gold of the clock hands. Also, I like that the hands of the clock are so well focused. It gives the eyes something distinguishable to "rest" on. Choosing a desert scene, such as you have, works well because the reflection does not have to be in focus to be identifiable. Being slightly "soft" adds to the overall warmth, I think. My only suggestion would be to reposition the hands. I think the "short" hand needs to be more around the 11 or 12 (a normal 3 o'clock position, but I see your clock is on its side), and the "long" hand around the 6.

OVERALL EFFECT
I did notice the tiled in the background in voting, but it wasn't too distracting. If you wanted to eliminate it, possible laying a similarly colored towel or cloth down may have helped to "disguise" it. Otherwise, it adds some "surrealness" to the shot, and makes the viewer stop and look a little more.


Good work and best wishes in future challenges.

karmat