My Refuge
by LadyK

Comment by bmartuch:
Nice job Katherine. I like the crop.

There's a fencepost in my way again
by LadyK

Comment by Jutilda:
I have an affinity for fence posts, except when they keep me from going further when I'm out in the country. I love the softness this one has.

My Refuge
by LadyK

Comment by Jutilda:
Oh I love the perspective!!!

Egg with a Side of Ribbon
by LadyK

Comment by Budya:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

First Impression: You really must love eggs! :) This is a really fun and a very original photo (and sounds like you had fun setting it up as well!).

Technicals/Processing: Although the composition is good, having the pan straight on (like your inspiration) or a tighter crop would have strengthened your composition significantly. I am not a big fan of your background, its texture and pattern seems to compete with the omelet. While your focus for the most parts is good, I really wish the focus was sharp throughout -- the slightly out of focus handle knobs and lower right of the omelet are a little distracting. I think a final pass of sharpening would have helped to bring out some texture in the omelet. The lightning on the top left of the pan is a little strong.

Final thoughts: Unfortunately, I think, your choice of background costed you a few points, as technical shortfalls are fairly minor. This is a fun and very original image and, as Jutildasaid, you really can't go wrong with Calphalon!

Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Cheers,

Anna

Egg with a Side of Ribbon
by LadyK

Comment by AmeedEl-Ghoul:
This is among the underrated pictures in the challenge ..
for (&&^()** sake how someone can rate this 2 and 3 ..
Well .. If I voted at this challenge, I would've gaven it 8-10 ..
very well done and keep up ,

Egg with a Side of Ribbon
by LadyK

Comment by poser:
It looks like you had fun putting this together, and glad that no hens were hurt in doing this :-)

Egg with a Side of Ribbon
by LadyK

Comment by elTORO:
very cool....great idea, love this

Egg with a Side of Ribbon
by LadyK

Comment by Lyrical126:
Very, very nice. One of my favorites.

Egg with a Side of Ribbon
by LadyK

Comment by aprudhomme:
Brilliant idea, 9

Blondie
by LadyK

Comment by JuliBoc:
I love the color of the wood. I think it would benefit from having the right side cropped a bit, removing the distracting light at the side of the building, and bringing the subject more off-center. Her outfit overpowers the blond hair, and I\'m suspecting that may have effected the score. I like the mystery of this shot: Why is she dressed like that in that location? Why is she leaning like that against the wall? What is on her mind?