Molly-in-Snow.jpg
by bell

Comment by Germaine:
From her expression, I would say that Molly is more into apres ski than snow! I love Standards. Give her a big hug -- wet snow and all -- for me.

"Jaune"
by bell

Comment by Robby:
You know this may be your best image.
I can't believe the rating 333/485 - I guess that there is not sufficient immediate punch to get the raters to stop and appreciate and so gets a very quick 'average' 5.
It deserved to finish much higher.

Petit Point
by bell

Comment by renonovado:
nice colors, good detail, 9

Petit Point
by bell

Comment by Sammie:
Very nice, different take on the challenge. I think this is probably cross stitch work not petit point which isn't crossed.

"Jaune"
by bell

Comment by Artyste:
gorgeous. Simple, effective, colorful.. You really shine here!

Oh Those Photographers!
by bell

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*

I realized that I had drawn this photo for a CC comment, however, did not get to comment on it before the challenge change over and it fell off my list, so I have come back to add my comments. Sorry for the delay.
This is a neat looking spot. I think you captured people in a nice environment very well.
This even says something about the people themselves.
The lighting is good. There is only a small section near the center top that is a bit bright. Looks like sun coming through a crack in the rocks and being a bit bright.
focus seem ok. Maybe a bit soft, but not enough that it distracts from the photo at all.
I can't help but want a close up of the bearded man. He looks like a very interesting character, with heaps of personality.
I like the angle and framing you chose. I like how we get the entire group in the photo and also get to see the surroundings.
Overall a nice shot for the challenge. I hope you also got lots of pics of the writings.
~Heather~

Gala
by bell

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*

Wow. That's really close. My first reaction to the shot was 'ew'. It looks like we are looking up a nose and there are seeds jammed into the nose. lol So, that's my first impression.
Focus looks really good and texture in this shot is amazing. I like the wet texture on the white part of the apple and the seeds are a dark smooth. That makes for a nice contrast in textures.
Lighting seems a bit dark in the center, with some bright reflections on the white of the apple.
I wonder how this would look at a different angle. Maybe not so centered in the photo. I think one comment said to off center it a bit, my suggestion would be to try to just make it so we are looking at it from a more of a side angle rather than straight on. The seeds could still be in the center of the photo, but we would not be looking dead on that way.
Overall, you have a nice pic of a good looking apple.
~Heather~

Gala
by bell

Comment by buzzrock:
This borders on Porno, lol
Nice Macro-- 7

Gala
by bell

Comment by flowergirl1110:
I love to eat the seeds so this picture seems to be in appreciation of the apple seed. Good job.

Gala
by bell

Comment by Skip:
great idea, nice macro, but the lighting really detracts...it's just a bit too strong.