Red and Crosses
by Coley

Comment by Neuferland:
This is a wonderful idea with the different crosses, I like the DOF on this shot, bringing your attention to the front cross. The cutting off of the top of the back cross hurts a bit and the strip of blue on the right is distracting to me. The border does work well. I started at a 6 on this, am going to a 7

Red and Crosses
by Coley

Comment by Neil:
Good composition and use of DOF. The grain or noise complements this shot; to me that's unusual. One technical issue: the right most cross should not have been cut off in this composition.

The Fellowship of the Ring
by Coley

Comment by Latingringo:
Awesome Man!!but what's the on ur finger?lol

Infinite Lites
by Coley

Comment by dr rick:
Greetings from the Critique Club.

The challenge was to express the seemingly infinite and this image does it both literally, with the line of candles stretching out of the frame, and symbolically, with the infinity sign. The candles themselves are also reminiscent of some religious and meditation practices so provide yet another tie to the infinite.

However the composition is somewhat lacking. The infinity sign is too close to the bottom of the frame to be an effective center of interest. Instead, the viewer's eye is directed up the line to the first intersection, where it is held by the crossed lines and the different color. But it just isn't that interesting, leaving the viewer unsatisfied.

More importantly, although the candles are fascinating I think some other element is needed to relieve the tedium of the dozens of candles. I don't have a suggestion--I like the lack of other lighting that makes the candlelight more dramatic--but long to see something besides candles.

Red and Crosses
by Coley

Comment by ursula:
I like this picture!

The Fellowship of the Ring
by Coley

Comment by johns:
love the detail in this shot looks great i gave ya a 9

The Fellowship of the Ring
by Coley

Comment by HeatherJ:
I score this photo 10 out of 10. The imagery captures the title of the book in an authentic way; i.e., the ring is a symbol of fellowship as strong as a steel chain

Red and Crosses
by Coley

Comment by Katspetkat:
I like this but where did you find so many crosses in one place? I mean, what church is advertising itself so much? Or is it that several competeing churches?

The Fellowship of the Ring
by Coley

Comment by channeled:
Very well composed. Great use of light, great clarity! 10

Red and Crosses
by Coley

Comment by dsidwell:
You may have cropped just a little too much here, or perhaps you were just too close. This shot is marvelous, and would only improve had all three crosses been complete and had breathing room. I love the focus and tones and contrasting textures and colors. Well seen! 8