The Gorge
by LadyK

Comment by jpochard:
Beautiful!

Going to Seed
by LadyK

Comment by jpochard:
I agree with the comment below that I would focus more on the flower/seeds and remove the vertical distractions. What a great flower thing (?) to photograph though. Lot's of texture and colors that are interesting. I would jus switch up the composition some.

Rose
by LadyK

Comment by jpochard:
This is a really neat shot. I wish the rose was either a total sihouette or had a bit more detail showing. Still...it's a nice artistic piece of photography.

My Mountains
by LadyK

Comment by jpochard:
What a beautiful location. I love reflection shots and you did a very nice job with this one. I wish the mountain had a bit more contrast, but it is what it is. What a great place to grow up with a camera!

Montana Country
by LadyK

Comment by trevytrev:
Very cool pic, I love barbed wire shots for some reason, I guess it's the whole open space yet confined in some way.

Girl of Desire (representing 'Going to California')
by LadyK

Comment by jpochard:
I'm not familiar with the song, but I'm just commenting on the photo itself outside of the challenge.

The tones seem very red to me - low, indoor lighting that seems flat and unappealing for the skin tones.

I like the expression and the flower in the hair, but I don't like the angle and distortion from the lens. The crop just seems very cramped to me. The red checked table cloth or spread in the background seems to add nothing and is a distraction.

Ok...I hope I haven't been too harsh, but I am always honest in my comments so that when I say "great job" on something you can be assured I mean that too! I think the idea here has merit, but just needed a better execution.

Great Horned Owl Close-up
by LadyK

Comment by trevytrev:
I like the composition on this and I love owls and other raptors. Any bird that has to work hard for it's food has my love, nice shot.

IMG_5592.JPG
by LadyK

Comment by chromeydome:
I like the off-center composition here. A crop from the left might work, but only just past the whiter element from the side. Will still be off-center :-) I do kinda wish the very top of the bud didn't go out of frame. But that is totally nit-picky of me :-) B/W tones here are BYOOOTEEFUL

His Hat
by LadyK

Comment by Ja-9:
I like how your eye is drawn to the hat then pulled to the background...are you shooting in RAW? I agree that the color is a little dull...but it has lots of potential...not sure what you did in PP as you don't list your steps...that would help me so I can see what you have done...

Pirate Battles in the Livingroom
by LadyK

Comment by Ja-9:
a bit more on levels and curves...good composition.