DSC_0659-Edit1
by Ja-9

Comment by PHOTOKID:
this is my fav of the bunch, I love the glimour of red in the eye that is really catchy! Love the processing on it. definately needs a catchy title to explain to the people who dont see it right away however.

DSC_0659-Edit1
by Ja-9

Comment by sfalice:
I have no idea what this is, but it's beautiful.

Okay, after seeing the others, I now know what this is (who?). but it did need a bit of context.
Probably you could get that in a title.

Message edited by author 2012-01-30 11:55:34.

DSC_0659-Edit1
by Ja-9

Comment by Denise:
you should enter this into the RAW Boston Globe challenge for Jan. - "what is this" theme, you could win $100

do you still have the link? You have til Feb. 4th I think

DSC_0659-Edit1
by Ja-9

Comment by Denise:
the detail and reflection are unbelievable - WOW WOW WOW

now wishing I had climbed down there with you 2

DSC_1243-Edit_edited-1a
by Ja-9

Comment by Denise:
I like this one a lot more, it helped to crop off the top part. This one also looks more like Rick than the other one. And Rider's just as cute as ever.

Spider Veins
by Ja-9

Comment by bflo_guy:
Chaos without being too cluttered, like the use of colors too.

Spider Veins
by Ja-9

Comment by Cuttooth:
strangely, i see faces in the negative spaces.
nice colors and clarity.

DSC_0707-Edit1
by Ja-9

Comment by Denise:
amazing detail on this, love the colors and the crop

DSC_0617-Edit1
by Ja-9

Comment by Denise:
wow, these are great, i'm glad u got a shot of them before I scared them away

Red Velvet
by Ja-9

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

First impression: Surprised this image didn't place higher as it's very dpc friendly.

Artistic: Love the Fibonacci spiral and the tiny drops of water, and the contrast really makes the colours pop. Good comp and lush textures. I think your commenter on the roses being overdone may have a point. Still it's a lovely image.

Technical: Almost wonder if you used too short a DOF? Most lenses aren't at their best wide open, often their sweet spot is a few stops down *whew try saying that 5 times fast! :-)*

Overall: Very pleasing shot, sad that it didn't do better. Maybe try reshooting at different fstops and slow your shutter speed accordingly. Never hurts to mess around and see what else might work.

Feel free to PM me

Susan