My Lady
by Firstrich1

Comment by Firstrich1:
Hard lesson on this one...make sure your monitor is set right. when I made this image an added the border , the border was black. I realized when I started to judge I could not see anyone elses. OOPS! also Better understand "Low Key". Getting better all the time. Thanks All!

Blowing Bubbles!
by Firstrich1

Comment by Firstrich1:
I learned an important lesson....Leave the border at home next time. Thank you all for helping Me to be a better photographer!

Blowing Bubbles!
by Firstrich1

Comment by peggy:
The border took away from the photo.

Blowing Bubbles!
by Firstrich1

Comment by jillz:
Nice DOF. The border does not enhance your image.

Blowing Bubbles!
by Firstrich1

Comment by frisca:
not fond of the border because it cuts into her face and into the bubbles, but I like the composition, and the DOF (blurred bg especially). :)

The Speed of Sound
by Firstrich1

Comment by pinback:
Very nice indeed. Great idea and lovely colours. I like the composition too. Well done.

The Speed of Sound
by Firstrich1

Comment by KarenB:
why is it all kinds of crazy colors? interesting shot though. composed well, lighting is good. motion is great.

The Speed of Sound
by Firstrich1

Comment by chalcone:
Great idea....effective in conveying a sense of speed alongside an almost static reference

Blowing Bubbles!
by Firstrich1

Comment by kiwiness:
Excellent detail! The shallow DOF really highlights your subject.

Blowing Bubbles!
by Firstrich1

Comment by wewillexplore:
I think your border is technically not a border. It doesn't work for this picture, either. I like the subject and the composition is wonderful. The colors are great and the blur/focus/dof works well. I would have flipped this picture around completely. Gone left to right with it. More natural flow. Good luck. 9 (-1 for border issues)