Fireworks
by Meggie

Comment by bgmorris:
Nice abstract. I'm not sure if it fits the theme perfectly, but I like it.

Fireworks
by Meggie

Comment by roleychiu:
great timing! great zoom!

Fireworks
by Meggie

Comment by brettd:
I like this. Without knowing any details, possibly a slower ISO speed, and/or a neutral density filter may help to keep highlights from blowing, thus preserving the colour nformation (if there was any) too see more clearly the red, and green trails.

Candle in the Wind
by Meggie

Comment by BAMartin:
Critique Club Critique

(1) COMPOSITION (CONTENT) Well composed. The strong diagonal line of the flame really draws the eye to the wick of the candle and that becomes the subject. I am not sure that the wick should have been so centrally located in the frame, but that is not a big distraction for me. I love the way it curves and bends.

(2) BACKGROUND The background is so uniformly lit as to become almost non-existant. This makes the subject stand out even more than it normally would. Very nice.

(3) CAMERA WORK ,TECHNICAL Exposure is good. Composition is good.

(4) DIGITAL PROCESSING ,TECHNICAL The red border disturbs me quite a little bit. The photo itself is done in greyscale, there is no reason to have such a brightly colored border. Because of its vividness, it distracts from the image instead of complimenting it.

(5)MEETING THE CHALLENGE This photo does a very good job of meeting the challenge. Of all the "Candle in the Wind" entries, this is my favorite.

(6) MY OPINION ON THE PHOTO A very nice photograph, but not terribly exciting

Candle in the Wind
by Meggie

Comment by johnny_justjohnny:
sweet macro shot, am kind of embarrassed to say it, but those drops of wax kinda remind me of a woman's bosom.

Candle in the Wind
by Meggie

Comment by LobsterClaws:
The red border is NOT a good idea.

Candle in the Wind
by Meggie

Comment by joshua:
quality macro

Candle in the Wind
by Meggie

Comment by Jacko:
Wow, nice close up. I don't get the use of a red border, but I like the shot. Jacko 9

Candle in the Wind
by Meggie

Comment by catpixel:
Wow. The wax drips look like two breasts, (marllyn Monroe!)

Candle in the Wind
by Meggie

Comment by goodtempo:
the red border takes away from the grayscale image.