Golden Harvest
by Ja-9

Comment by MaryO:
Great example of DOF for isolating a subject that would otherwise just blend in.

Marshall Point Lighthouse
by Ja-9

Comment by ericwoo:
First of all, thanks for requesting a comment from the critique club! I scored this one a 7, so, in my opinion, I think you finished a little low. I think this one was in my top 5 through that challenge, but votes seemed to have changed since I was last active here. Other than a little more exposure on the lighthouse itself, there really isn't much I would have changed about this one. Even with that, you may have lost the rays from the shadows. The tradeoff would have probably not been worth it. I think it is a nice capture, especially with the backlighting you were working with. I like how the walkway draws me into the image, and while I am not a big fan of photography 'rules', the rule of thirds makes this one very pleasing to the eye. The whole scene feels inviting to me. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to more in the future. Very nice image.

Golden Harvest
by Ja-9

Comment by tjbel05:
Such a good capture. Capturing the single stalk in such a single color area must have been a challenge.

Marshall Point Lighthouse
by Ja-9

Comment by bassbone:
Fully expected to see this with a ribbon. Congrats on a great image.

Marshall Point Lighthouse
by Ja-9

Comment by glad2badad:
Oh. Wish you'd cooked that sky just a little to emphasis those rays a bit more.

The Majestic Tetons
by Ja-9

Comment by ericwoo:
Man, I love the Tetons! Probably one of my favorite places in the world. I agree with your other commenters, that this is a great use of texture and layers. You point of view works very well to draw the eye deep into the capture. While you clearly met the challenge in rule of thirds. this one, in my humble and often distorted opinion, does not serve the challenge well. There is a lot going on in the photo, and I am drawn deep into the image, rather than to a subject represented at a "thirds" intersection. It is always a pleasure seeing your work on here. You always seem to capture the spots I would rather be. Thanks, too, for the chance to critique the photo. This one is my first one since around 2009. I hope this is meaningful in some way, and thanks for sharing the image!

Marshall Point Lighthouse
by Ja-9

Comment by Barroness:
Beautiful photography

The Majestic Tetons
by Ja-9

Comment by tnun:
very nice mix of textures; well played.

The Majestic Tetons
by Ja-9

Comment by glad2badad:
Interesting layers here too.

~ The Mooring ~
by Ja-9

Comment by colorcarnival:
Looks like we finished as neighbors! I liked the powdery blue color of the boat. Looks like another great keeper from your trip!