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Comment by lynnesite:
The pond scum gives it added appeal.

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Comment by doctornick:
Ewwwww! Interesting light. Tough subject to take an appealing photo of...

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Comment by JunieMoon:
Liked the way the foam forms rings around the bottle. I think it could have been better cropped. The rocks to the left really don't do much to enhance the photo. The water and the juncture of rocks just to the left of the bottle top are the best part of the image.

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Comment by tpoc:
more striking than the bottle is the pollution visible in the water. nicely composed.

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Comment by KarenNfld:
Interesting lines and textures here, the focus seems slightly off though.

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Comment by SteveJ:
Greetings from the Critique Club:

The challenge was to take a photo that would convey 'Delicate' to the viewers and voters. In a strange way this ornamental cabbage just about does that. You have not included any information on processing, so I can't comment on how it may have altered the original. I am guessing that this is near enough straight out the camera, perhaps a bit of sharpening was used.
My biggest problem with your shot is the size, although not really small, it is not using the maximum permitted - 640x640. To create an impact, you need to get your photos to 640x640 and 150k to do well in challenges, you will suffer if you enter small photos. The cropping is very tight, but I assume that was to eliminate the soil that is just visible in the top right of the shot. Also, clean up the subject before shooting, the dead leaves do not add anything to the shot. The spot of water in the centre is distracting and either focus right in on it or get rid of it before taking your picture.
I like the fractal-like patterns created by the leaves and also the colouring, especially where the purple veins run into the green/blue. For a first effort this scored well and I am sure if you use size properly next challenge you will do well. I hope this is helpful and constructive.

Steve

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Comment by suemack:
Really like the concept in this shot. Would love to see how it would have worked in b/w, for me when I'm looking at it I'm seeing more the colour, not the action. Image could have been a little larger using the full 640pixels/150 kbs allowed. Good, creative idea!

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Comment by Ivory:
Sorry the face does not really look to me like the gentleman is busy, it somehow just looks blurry. It was a good idea though.

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Comment by DelRioPhoto:
Cool use of shutter speed. He looks like he's busy.

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Comment by photobytes:
Like the concept, would be tough just to get the hand and have a still head. That would of really put this over the top.