butterfly4.jpg
by Tiberius

Comment by kenskid:
very nice. I'm trying macros also. Check my portfolio if you like!

Silent
by Tiberius

Comment by Neuferland:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This is a wonderful shot. I like the quiet look on his face. Me? I would have been panic city, but that's only because I can't swim, LOL!

The first thing that I notice about this shot is that it seems just a bit tilted to the left. Almost as if all the water is going to spill out that side and the poor man will fall out as well. It's a bit disconcernting (sp?). Maybe just the slightest tilt back to the right? The use of grain on this one is well done, not too much, not too little, just right!

The lack of contrast in this also makes it just rather sit there on the screen despite the motion of the water. It almost looks like a cross between a sepia tone and a black and white, like it can't quite decide and that is also a bit bothersome to me personally. I like one or other, I like both, but not at the same time, LOL :)

I hope my comments help!

Good Luck in future challenges!

Deannda
if you redo this I would love to see the results!

Silent
by Tiberius

Comment by graphicfunk:
Great serene feel.

Silent
by Tiberius

Comment by ubique:
Interesting photograph. It encourages the viewer to think for a moment, about the man's enraptured expression, and the add positioning of his arms ... is he just bathing, or is something more meaningful going on? I like images that stimulate thought and speculation. The use of grain is probably incidental to the impact, however. 7

Tiantian
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Comment by philup:
very nice..!

Tiantian
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Comment by Ivory:
She is like a doll she is so delicate, perfect for this challenge! (adorable too)

Tiantian
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Comment by Jammur:
Child vs Child
I think lighting, compositon and expression raise this above the ordinary.

Tiantian
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Comment by iluvlife:
Riverting subject

Tiantian
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Comment by blondmcfly:
Nice job obscuring the background.

Tiantian
by Tiberius

Comment by jodiecoston:
Wow - stunning, beautiful portrait. Great use of depth of field, beautiful composition. Just a tiny, bright catchlight in the eyes is the only thing I can think of that could improve this at all. Gorgeous. 9