Family Circle
by KarenB

Comment by connie:
that looks good! Yummy...

Family Circle
by KarenB

Comment by ChrisW123:
Never heard of this magazine. Did you mean "Food Magazine"?

Family Circle
by KarenB

Comment by Phantazmo:
Wow, perfect image for that magazine.

Family Circle
by KarenB

Comment by nitro102:
nice shot , but the angle doen't work for me

Family Circle
by KarenB

Comment by clues56:
This is a very good picture. The color and the lighting is excellent. The star fish ruins it for me. It seems to be just put it in there for the heck of it. I think this would be the winner if you left out the foreground (starfish) and the shish kebob in back and highlighted the top of the fruit with the black background.

Family Circle
by KarenB

Comment by jillz:
A great choice of subject and composition. I think the perspective/angle is unnecessary. I would have liked to see this image shot straighter. Good enough to eat!

Family Circle
by KarenB

Comment by thirteen_times:
Great shot, I can picture this as the cover! 9.

Family Circle
by KarenB

Comment by carolee:
Just skimming through, and so far your is the first that made me go "YES!" when I saw it. Looks just like a cover of theirs! Nice work!

Speed Racer!
by KarenB

Comment by Gordon:
Just saw this for the first time - great pan shot

.25 cents each / 5 for $1.00
by KarenB

Comment by CLarson557:
Critique Club

Hi, Karen


Challenge: I can definately see this included on the postcard rack of a gift shop in New England. This was one of my favorites in the challenge. I thought I had commented on it during voting, but I don't see me there, so I guess not. You definately met the challenge with this professional looking postcard. I like the overlapping text. The font is appropriate and adds to more of the postcard"ish" feel.

Composition:This is a beautiful picture of the coast. I especially like the lower portion of the sand and the gentle waves. I also like the wispy clouds of the sky. My only disappointment is with the coastline in the background. There isn't much clarity and takes a little away from the entire picture, in my opinion. I am in agreement with a comment that stated there should be a somthing such as a lighthouse to lay our eyes on. Perhaps a larger subject along that coastline would have helped to give it more clarity. The rock, unfortunately, is in shadow and doesn't "pop" out as eye catching to aid in this area.

You know, I could see your daughter (right?) out there with her hat and the water lapping over her bare feet. Just a thought.

Technical: Once again, I am drawn to the bottom portion of the picture. As I see it, that is where the focus lies. I like how it shows the texture and ripples of the sand, the foam on the water and the waves coming in. The colors are nicely done. The greens and blues of the water are nice and show well. The color of the sky is nice with the slight pinkish hue along the horizon adding to the beauty of the scene.

Overall: In my opinion the only drawback to this lovely picture is the shoreline in the background. As you state in your comments, the WOW factor is missing, but overall a very pretty scenic view of the coast. Ever since I've joined DPC, I have seen your work and have been impressed with what you come out with. You have a good eye for photography. I'm always eager to see more.

I hope you have found this helpful
Connie