Cow River
by Kavey

Comment:
Thanks for both your comments!

The reason it looks as though something is missing at what likes an elbow bend is because it was actually a junction which went three ways! I tried moving around a little to see if I could work a composition which included it but it didn't balance well.

I absolutely agree about the somewhat washed out colours, and the comment about the overcase weather is a good point - the sun wasn't shining at that moment, as it had been for most of the trip - I guess it was such a relief on the temperature front I didn't stop to think about the impact on the colour and lights in my picture.

I took it on autofocus, focusing on the cows, mainly because that usually gives a good range of focus when not too close to the object and also because I literally leapt out of the car and took a few shots really fast - the car was blocking the road completely and, although no one was coming, we wanted to get off the narrow road (with water on either side) before we met someone coming the opposite direction!

I also agree, I'd like the cows to be a little closer, preferably in the centre of that triangle area.

I really appreciate the comments, thanks to both of you.

colors of country
by Parentx

Comment:
Critique Club

Initial thoughts
A bit pink and tilted to right.

Content
The content itself is sweet though not of huge interest to me. It conveys Country Life to a certain extent, though I think it conveys a certain style of architecture even more than that, (though I appreciate it may be a style more prevalent in the country_.

Composition
I like the framing on the left from the tree and flower bed foliage.

Technical
Light seems a bit harsh at this time of day ΓΆ€“ I think it would be worth looking at shooting at different time of day and using a fill in flash to throw light into the porchway.

Processing
Needs rotation. When deciding how much to rotate I usually focus on the aspect of the picture that seems to be the main focal point ΓΆ€“ in this case that seems to be the door itself.

My Opinion On The Photo
An acceptable (and nicely composed) photo of a pretty home but not an image that pulls me in in terms of content or capture.

Bugophobia
by Shiiizzzam

Comment:
You touched him? YOU TOUCHED HIM? EEEK! Extra Bravery Ribbon should be awarded also!

Congrats Shiiiiiiiiiz!

Into The Great Wide Open
by sher

Comment:
This has a strong composition for me - the balance between grass and sky and the angle and leading line of the bridge itself. That said, there isn't a really appealing focus point for me - the bridge is a strong architectural feature but doesn't keep my interest. I am finding the sky quite bright - especially around that cloud at top left. I'm also seeing very stepped (zig-zagged) line along the lower edge of the foreground of the bridge. I like the unusual viewpoint and the composition but this image doesn't have a visual hook for me.

Bugophobia
by Shiiizzzam

Comment:
Oh my goodness! That's scary! The colours of the bug are captured so vividly and the vivid green of the background works well with that. I like the placement of the stem very much - on a slight angle and to the side. I find the crop just a wee bit too tight at the bottom edge - I think there needs to be more room between bottom tip of bug and edge of frame.

B is for Blossom
by jillz

Comment:
What strong colour! Well selected background. Angle feels a little too elevated to me though I appreciate that's what allows us to see the central circle of the flowers. I think I'd like DOF to be even shallower so that the second flower were even further out of focus. Nice composition, cropped a little tight at the lower edge (the flower feels too close to edge of frame there for me).

Use this brush daily!
by kiwiness

Comment:
What I like about this: The colour of water in the glass and the way it matches the colour of the toothbrush handle. The highlight in the toothpaste gel. The reflection of the brush itself. The light and shadow in the area of the bottom of the glass.
What I don't like: That I can see smear marks on the surface which kind of distort the reflection of the head of the toothbrush - I appreciate it may be deliberate. The composition - it doesn't quite feel balanced to me though it's reasonably strong - I personally would crop just a small touch tighter at the bottom and would like to see the glass extend higher at the top, so crop less there, perhaps.

Baby Brother
by greenem2

Comment:
A lovely portrait and works excellently in black and white - the pattern of his T-shirt really helps in that. Love the light in his hair and the background works well for me. Focus feels a little soft on his face for me but I know many people prefer that for portraits - I tend not to myself.

boyfriend!
by sanandan

Comment:
This pulls me in the more I look at it - a beautiful candid shot. I think I'd prefer for all the four children to be sharply in focus, especially the grinning mischief maker with the flower. This shot is very powerful for me.

Bug on Banana
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
Great colours (well chosen background) and I love the close crop and composition. I think this is very simple but very strong.