Holland Days
by magnetic9999

Comment:
The colors are beautiful, but I really would rather see more of them in focus. The purple one up front is real fine.

Dandy Lion
by LanSnake

Comment:
Very excellent deatail. Did you know that it means \"Lion\'s Tooth?" 10

Where's My Coloring Books???
by Chuckie

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Critique Club Comments by Grayce
Greetings! Your image certainly meets the "Colors" challenge! Furthermore the subject you chose is one that most people can relate to, regardless of age, since we've all been there. That gives this a universal appeal.
The composition is good, making use of diagonals. That just adds something to a picture.
The color saturation is fine. There appears to be a little digital noise. This can be fixed with a free program called Neat Image....look it up in Google when you get a chance.
Exposure is good, whatever lighting you used.
There seems to be a problem with blurriness. Using a tripod should eliminate that. It's very difficult to get a sharply focused closeup without one.
Overall a good idea, and an image of merit. Needs a bit of work.
Good luck in all your photographic endeavors.
Regards,

Grayce

cloud opening
by deceptive

Comment:
.........and the Heavens opened up! Beautiful!

Scottish Rose (a simple Thistle)
by illicit_comment

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Critique Club Comments by Grayce
Greetings!
This image is very strong on texture. I like it!
Your composition is good, and it fills up the frame nicely. You have a good, strong diagonal, which is appealing.
Lighting and exposure are good. The shadowed part could probably have a bit more light, but there is enough to see that great texture.
Some have said the focus is a bit soft, yet your depth of field appears to be good. I suspect there was a bit of camera shake, or the thistle moved. For a close up like this, it's best to use a tripod. I've taken many closeups without one, and have had the same problem. Slight blur.
The coloring, which is the theme for this challenge, doesn't stand out too much. Although I love your subject, the thistle, it isn't the best subject for a "color challenge."
Overall, I like this, and I look forward to seeing more of your work. Welcome to DPC!!!
If you have any questions regarding my critique, please contact me through my profile.
Regards,

Grayce

chaos . . . frozen stiff
by tomzinho

Comment:
Very good!

Cloud break over the Grand Pier
by floyd

Comment:
Very nice! :-) That lighting is really super!

Flowers In The Rain
by pinback

Comment:
Nice....I like it.

A Break in the Clouds
by mbardeen

Comment:
Nice serene scene you captured. Like heaven opening up.

Blue Blue Skies
by wingy

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Nice way of capturing/framing that blue, blue sky.