Crystal Rose
by ladpupmoe

Comment by AzCKelly:
Interesting picture. Seems the amount of grain here is almost distracting from the subject. like the way you use wood grain for the background.

Crystal Rose
by ladpupmoe

Comment by sestevens:
One thing I want to recommend in terms of composition...it's how objects meet the photograph border...it can be really important in how the eye really connects with what's being shot. For example..the "stem" of this rose...is nice, but then there's a little something at the bottom. It's not enough to really matter to the photo, but it's prominent enough to notice. My suggestion would either be more aware of such things during the shot, or think about it a bit more when considering how you crop a photo. Just my two cents. Good luck with the challenge!

Gas Conspiracy, one day it's $3.59, next it's $2.99
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Tammer:
Greetings from the Critique Club.

I think many, many viewers could relate to this conspiracy photo very easily.

I like how you used the mirror, good angle. One thing I like to see in photos is having the subject slightly off-centered in the shot as it lends a bit more interest to the eyes. I find the pump hose a little distracting and I might have cropped in a bit tighter, say on the right (which would have placed the focus of your shot off center).

Good lighting and the solid, vibrant colors work well also. It's one of those photos where you just look, nod in agreement and wonder who those "conspiraotrs" are. In other words, you effectively and quickly communicated your message to the viewer. No tilting the head and trying to figure out what the photographer was trying to say. Nicely done.

Daisy
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Evaan:
Beautiful black and white. Gorgeous contrast. Neat line. Love it!!!

Daisy
by ladpupmoe

Comment by RKT:
Nice light and texture...the B & W was a perfect choice.

Daisy
by ladpupmoe

Comment by ltaylor:
nice lighting

Daisy
by ladpupmoe

Comment by sabphoto:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=1
Attractiveness=1

I love the textures and flow of light, great job Not sure what that light trail from the flower going to the right is though.

Daisy
by ladpupmoe

Comment by fotodude:
awsome shot lover the gradation in this...the tones r amazing....i want to know how it was lit now..lol

most plesent to the eye GL 10

Gas Conspiracy, one day it's $3.59, next it's $2.99
by ladpupmoe

Comment by carisakD70:
I really like how you presented the idea by using the mirror

Daisy
by ladpupmoe

Comment by inspir8tion:
This is very subtle, elegant and soothing. I love that it is monochromatic. I wonder what it would look like if it was a little lighter, even though I love it just the way it is.