Beach Flora
by Mieka

Comment:
Great shot with the waves blurred in the background. Good lighting with nice contrast. I think the skyline is a little off level, though.

Flora
by bcncrazy

Comment:
I don't care much for the post-processing of this image. It might have worked a bi like an intentional abstract if there wasn't so much grain in the sky. I do like your intention, though.

For You Mommy
by OneSweetSin

Comment:
Great shot with some emotional tone to it. Might have liked to see the child's eyes to go along with that smile.

Flowers Squared
by wdebeau1

Comment:
NIce shot, hard to get that many colors to look fresh and lively all at the same time without layers adjustments.

Slinkiesphere
by one66stang

Comment:
Critique Club:

MEeting the Challenge: Excellent

Composition: Very good. Even though the object is symmetrical, the non-symmetrical lighting adds interest, as well as it not being perfectly centered vertically. The contrast between bright and black works well for this shot.

Technical Quality: This would be the area I would suggest needed improvement, basically the overexposed areas from the bright lighting. I like that the shadows are minimized and even with 2.8 aperture, the overall image looks well-focused.

Creativity: The lighting works for you in this area, also. Slinky's have been used a lot on this site, but I think it is how you use them that matters most.

Overall: A very nice photo, think the score is right on. I also did a slinky for indoor macro, but yours is far better!!

If you have questions, or comments, please feel free to pm or em me. Kandice

Calla Lily
by jodiecoston

Comment:
I can't believe this wasn't in the top five at least. It's absolutely stunning. Nice shot for 400 iso, too.

Natural Pi
by tjuneau13

Comment:
ONe of my favorites. I love your lighting and the way the eye leads right to the 'pi' to meet the challenge well.

Pi in the Sky
by Budweezer

Comment:
ONe of my favorites with a great title to go with a great photo. 9

Painter's Colors
by tzsolt

Comment:
I have some difficulty viewing this due to the very narrow dof, which I am sure is intentional.

Winter flowers
by ursula

Comment:
Very nice. Like your composition, lighting, and background. 8