* Bubba Smurk *
by Ja-9

Comment by bassbone:
Well done to find this! A great smiling face.

* Bubba Smurk *
by Ja-9

Comment by Nuzzer:
Hi from the Critique Club

When this came up I thought why does someone who is in the top 5 want a critique? I guess the comments since voting have been of the "good one" style rather than a critique so here goes...

First impressions are that it meets challenge well and looks like it was a find, rather than contrived. The cropping/composition gives a feeling of being tilted at first but then we glimpse the other boards at the side and then it seems to take on a lifelike feel - like one in a crowd.

The tones are nice, the nose adding a much needed element of colour to the otherwise bland wood. DOF seems to be a little shallow, the mouth is in focus but the eyes seem to be getting a little fuzzy.

Overall its a nice shot with a good whimsical face showing.

Navajo Spirit Rising
by Ja-9

Comment by pamelasue:
stunning ...

* Bubba Smurk *
by Ja-9

Comment by Lydia:
Oh Janine! So little difference in ribbon score and this. *sigh*

I really hate it when that happens. *sigh again*

He's just TOO ADORABLE! I've never seen wood be so cute!

* Bubba Smurk *
by Ja-9

Comment by Brent_S:
Wood doesn't get any more adorable than this- great job!

* Bubba Smurk *
by Ja-9

Comment by Tammster:
Wow! I'm so excited for you. I had no idea you even entered this one. GREAT job & congrats!!!

* Bubba Smurk *
by Ja-9

Comment by h2:
Good find! Congrats on the HM

* Bubba Smurk *
by Ja-9

Comment by mpeters:
really a great find. Congrats on hm!

Navajo Spirit Rising
by Ja-9

Comment by Covert_Oddity:
Really great interesting shot. It has a sort of abstract nature and what's really interesting is that you could flip this shot in any direction and you still wouldn't be able to tell!

Navajo Spirit Rising
by Ja-9

Comment by mitähä:
10. Probably not the only one... ;-)