Baby Burrowing Owls
by Ja-9

Comment by ciaeagle:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Nicely camouflaged subjects that definitely meet the expectations of a free study. (Anything goes!). These little guys are adorable. I love that they seem to be staring at you with a "what do you want" look on their faces. The focus on the eyes is wonderful. The gold really pops (on most of them; a couple didn't quite have the right light angle but you can't win them all). The grass around the owls and their home adds a nice natural frame. I love how the focus fades away and the blades blur into the distance. The composition is nice as well with the one standing off to the left to keep it from being a more circular grouping.

innocence • purity • beauty • cheerfulness
by Ja-9

Comment by ciaeagle:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

You absolutely captured the essence of the Sherpet Tribute. (As reinforced by that shiny new yellow ribbon. Congrats!!) The colors are vivid and the details of the flower are a mix of sharpness and softness that add depth and wonder to the image. I'm torn about the minimal contrast between the flower and the background. On one hand it creates a seamless image where the flower tends to melt right into it's surroundings. On the other I would love to see more of those beautiful petals. But that's just me. Your submission is gorgeous and aptly named, as others have mentioned in their comments. You've said so much with a simple flower and wealth of vibrant color.

innocence • purity • beauty • cheerfulness
by Ja-9

Comment by PennyStreet:
Congratulations! What a lovely photograph!

innocence • purity • beauty • cheerfulness
by Ja-9

Comment by GolferDDS:
The colors are striking and the composition unique. Congrats on the matching yellow!

innocence • purity • beauty • cheerfulness
by Ja-9

Comment by westford:
Congratulations on the yellow Janine,
wonderful lighting and perspective.

innocence • purity • beauty • cheerfulness
by Ja-9

Comment by gintay:
Congrats. Beautiful

innocence • purity • beauty • cheerfulness
by Ja-9

Comment by jomari:
Congrats on the yellow, Janine. Beautifully done. You could sneak this into Sheryl's portfolio and it would be right at home.

innocence • purity • beauty • cheerfulness
by Ja-9

Comment by jomari:
Beautiful and so very Sherpet!

innocence • purity • beauty • cheerfulness
by Ja-9

Comment by gintay:
simply & lovely. Sherpet's style.

innocence • purity • beauty • cheerfulness
by Ja-9

Comment by streetpigeon:
Terrific title for an image that knocks it out of the park.