Fragile Gold
by kellyo

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Oh my. How do you critique such a lovely shot? *scratching head* I really cannot find any flaws in this photo. The feather cradles the water droplets beautifully, the composition really sets off the difference between the textures. The lighting is perhaps a teeny bit on the orangey side, but otherwise...lovely.

I'm sure IreneM will be tremendously flattered upon learning that she is your inspiration. Well done!

Feel free to PM me with any questions,

Susan

Fragile Gold
by kellyo

Comment by Jutilda:
This is just so beautiful.

Fragile Gold
by kellyo

Comment by Shaka:
haha, I love it when I'm right! :) Congrats on the top 10 photo -- well deserved, indeed.

Smash!
by kellyo

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Fun concept, and the way I've seen some players hit the ball it really does look like they're trying to do this. Execution is dicey but you managed to pull it off well - bokeh can be tough! Centres the attention on the ball. Lighting good, comp is OK, ball a little close to being centred but the racket tilt helps frame the ball and some dynamism and interest to the shot.

Looks like you had fun coming up with the idea and executing it. Keep up the good work, and keep entering challenges!

Feel free to PM me with any questions,

Susan

Fragile Gold
by kellyo

Comment by Shaka:
Amazing! Should be Top 10, for sure.

Fragile Gold
by kellyo

Comment by rooum:
Beautiful. In my top few of the challenge. 9

Fragile Gold
by kellyo

Comment by Nadine_Vb:
This is so delicate and beautifull. The way the water drops have been posed, the softness of the feather, the soft colour. Well done.

Fragile Gold
by kellyo

Comment by aros:
Really nicely executed. Even the light is delicate in this one. 9

Fragile Gold
by kellyo

Comment by nogryag:
like this photo. did you by chance try other angles...to the left...or right?

Fragile Gold
by kellyo

Comment by KarenNfld:
Maybe a bit too orange/yellow, but pretty.