Primrose Seltzer
by banmorn

Comment by Louis:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Your image has a lot of interest, both in the subject matter and composition. The bubbles reflect the flowers well (though not perfectly), and the resulting background colour bokeh is very pleasant. There is a satisfying distribution of water drops across the image, with tiny and small drops spaced evenly amongst larger ones, and in-focus and out-of-focus elements nicely balanced. Overall, a nice effect.

The dark line of water is very heavy, and weights the image toward the top in a way that, for me, detracts slightly. If this were dodged to lessen the effect, I think this may have helped. I'm also distracted by the droplets above the water line; their uneven shapes, compared to the more formal round shapes below, and their uneven distribution, also compared to below, is not a benefit. However, some may argue that this is a contrasting element of the photo that is pleasing. The glass at the top is not spotless, or too sharp, or otherwise not as effective as the appearance of the glass below. Softening, in my opinion, would have helped this area in general.

Aside from these points, some of which are merely a matter of taste, the image is effective. Congrats!

I hope this helps,
Louis

City Sunset Reflections
by banmorn

Comment by Neil:
I knew this was you! (Well, not for sure, but I was thinking that!) Always love your architecture shots. Love the colors here.

French Tulip Net
by banmorn

Comment by rick13601:
Similar photos like this have been done before. It's a good photo, I just wish it was more original. Good luck in future challenges.

Setting Sun
by banmorn

Comment by JohnBeebe:
The lighting is perfect and the variety of textures is very impressive.

City Sunset Reflections
by banmorn

Comment by Artifacts:
Intersting colors, good composition and excellent sharpness and post processing. This will be a top finisher.

Liberty Place Sunset
by banmorn

Comment by fplouffe:
Wow. The mirror image of the building within itself is mesmerazing. The symetry is perfect. Great shot.

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City Sunset Reflections
by banmorn

Comment by Structor:
Very good and sharp image with lovely warm colours.

City Sunset Reflections
by banmorn

Comment by amber:
Nice colours & reflections

Le Petit Dejeuner
by banmorn

Comment by Neil:
That's great Robert! I like the pastel look along with the line drawing.

Le Petit Dejeuner
by banmorn

Comment by Jutilda:
Tres bien!!!!J'adore les yeux de la jeune fille!!! (any time I can use my rusty French, it's fun for me- GREAT JOB)