Hanging by a thread!
by wetland

Comment by Natator:
Excellent interpretation of the theme and well executed. The use of the coloured rope was a good choice.

special trout hole
by wetland

Comment by Trinch:
I couldn't disagree more with the scores you got on this photo. Maybe there just aren't enough fishermen in our ranks who can appreciate the sacrednous of a trout hole. When I saw the photo I could just picture the trout lurking in the eddy just waiting for a fly to float down through the current. Nicely done.

Hanging by a thread!
by wetland

Comment by neenee1999:
Great shot! This is very well executed the black background was a good choice

unending
by wetland

Comment by LucidLotus:
Hello from the Critique Club:

A very eye-catching image! I find myself agreeing with some of the previous commenters about its abstract feel. I really like the contrast between the deep, warm colors of the ceiling? played against the harsher white columns - I do think the white toned down just a bit giving it a creamier feel might improve this contrast though.

The lighting adds very much to the abstract nature of the photo, I think the shadows along the top and bottom, give the eye many areas to explore and find meaning.

I do agree that the photo overall has a grainy texture that does interfere slightly with the enjoyment of the image, however I think, because that graininess manifests itself mostly on the white columns, it does add another point of interest and contrast between the two main focal points - the columns and the wooden ceiling(?) area. In this case I think what could have been more of a detriment, does have some saving graces.

There is definite interest in the photo, I find myself continually letting my eyes run the length of the patterned left side, and enjoying the color and shape differences. Very nicely envisioned.

special trout hole
by wetland

Comment by Neuferland:
This is a lovely shot, the motion of the water almost makes me have to go to the bathroom, LOL! I like the overall composition of the shot and the crop is also well done. The top seems a bit bright but not too much and a bit more clarity in the rest of the shot would have scored you a 9 or 10, as is, an 8

special trout hole
by wetland

Comment by Spork99:
Nice shot, I think there is too much greenery at the top and not enough foreground

special trout hole
by wetland

Comment by brownt:
Personally I would have liked a longer exposure here to show the water flowing like silk (It's just me though, I like pictures like that) Your picture is great, the only bit that torubles me is the leaves at the top.7

special trout hole
by wetland

Comment by Gordon:
Whole image seems blurry as if the camera was handheld without enough light. Strong top 2/3rds but the bottom 1/3rd could easily be removed

special trout hole
by wetland

Comment by Neil:
Nice comp; good exposure; seems a little unsharp and unclear; perhaps movement blur for low shutter speed (not talking about the water, that's fine, its the tree and rocks...)

special trout hole
by wetland

Comment by Pedro:
this is nice. i like the slightly slower shutter to get the motion in the water, but it also seems to have a bit of blur from camera shake...did you use a tripod? If not, that would solve it. the colours are nice, but seem a little too much. a little less saturation would help i think. good shot. -Pedro