5 Rock Rose Images
by Snopaw

Comment by FrankRobinson:
Nice flower but the composition is not inspiring. Perhaps try shooting at an angle or closer up? Also needs more contrast and pop.

( Geranium Buds
by Snopaw

Comment by Niecy:
Great detail and color combinations.

5 Rock Rose Images
by Snopaw

Comment by JacksonGariety:
Not HDR at all

5 Rock Rose Images
by Snopaw

Comment by LVicari:
I don't see HDR process here. THe pic is Out of focus and lacks any punch.

( Geranium Buds
by Snopaw

Comment by ericwoo:
You chose a very difficult, almost impossible, subject to effectively photograph. With the fuzzy buds, it is very difficult for my eye to find your primary area(s) of focus. I think trying to capture a single bud would be a challenge, but trying to capture 9 is overwhelming. 4.

5 Rock Rose Images
by Snopaw

Comment by bspurgeon:
I like the textures in this image.

5 Rock Rose Images
by Snopaw

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
This seems soft and unclear. I think most of it is due to the use of excessive JPEG compression. Your file size of only 36k indicates a highly compressed image and that is what is robbing most of the detail and sharpness from this image. Check your compression settings when you save your file. Always adjust JPEG compression so that your file size is as large as possible, but within the challenge limit. (200k for this one)

5 Rock Rose Images
by Snopaw

Comment by K3Master:
I shall be rating this challenge by the following criteria:

1 - Not HDR in my opinion

3 - HDR is way over-done, in my opinion

5 - A reasonable use of HDR, but not a very engaging photo, in my opinion

7 - A reasonable use of HDR, and an engaging photo, in my opinion

10 - A fantastic use of HDR, and an out of this world photo, in my opinion

Your photo receives:

5

Turkey Feather Macros
by Snopaw

Comment by Glanni:
Beautyful picture, BUT, an abstract image is not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

Turkey Feather Macros
by Snopaw

Comment by Ja-9:
this would have gotten a much stronger vote from me if your feather were super sharp in focus...IMO it is to soft, but an excellent choice of subject