"Iced Tree, Hold the Lemon."
by Flatwmn

Comment by hotpasta:
wow...stunning image...freezing tones convey the icy conditions...well done

\"I love pears 2.\"
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Comment by Neil:
Greetings from the critique club:

Strengths: Pretty color, somewhat abstract feel. Good use of leading lines.

Weakness: The abstract feel, while adding to aesthetics, makes the connection to the theme a bit less clear. And after a couple of moments looking, it starts to become less abstract, so it's kind of in-between artistically. The pear feels a bit too centered (though not exactly so). Not sure what the pattern on the 'curtain' adds, and the blueish tones which come through strongly bottom right, and in other spots, seems to break the nice orange feel. There's double ambiguity in the connection to the theme: I presume the pear is actually perfume, which does bring in love and romance; but then the title takes it a different direction, loving pears.

Suggestions: A slightly different composition, following the rule of thirds; a duotone approach with the orange; single, strong, connection to the theme; simplify visual elements, use a plain cheescloth (or whatever it is) curtain rather than one with patterns. Consider more dramatic lighting.

Hope that helps!

"Iced Tree, Hold the Lemon."
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Comment by Kimber90:
Beautiful image. It meets the challenge and it has a nice composition. Great Job!

"Iced Tree, Hold the Lemon."
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Comment by krasavitsa_1:
Great. Looks like a painting

"Iced Tree, Hold the Lemon."
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Comment by JBHale:
I really like this shot. I don't like that it has a teal hue to it, and the sharpness could be much better, but the picture is so interesting that those things don't matter. Well done.

"Iced Tree, Hold the Lemon."
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Comment by bassbone:
wonderful image - love the colors and light and the ice is amazing - but i really think the title is strange, still it gets a 7 from me

"Iced Tree, Hold the Lemon."
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Comment by drake217:
PERFECT ......for this challenge 10

"Iced Tree, Hold the Lemon."
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Comment by muckpond:
wow. that's really cool with the water. it could stand to be a little brighter, and there's a dust boogie on the right in the middle.

"Iced Tree, Hold the Lemon."
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Comment by SaraR:
This really appeals to me. The very limited colour palette is effective, as is the simple composition; I even think the border works well. My only slight criticism is that it is a shame the twig to the left of the frame is cut off - another inch and it would have been damn near perfect. Bumping from 8 to 9.

"Iced Tree, Hold the Lemon."
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Comment by Rachel34:
beautiful shot!!