Land of the Rising Sun
by bobonacus

Comment:
See below, sorry for the double post.

Land of the Rising Sun
by bobonacus

Comment:
Critique Club

Nice, simple composition. The center composition works for the sun, but the horizon is in odd position for me. I would like more sky from a personal perspective. From a technical perspective the placement of the horizon is limiting, and often works better on the upper or lower third. The color of the sky is smooth and warm, the sun is difficult because of the blown highlights. It appears that some of the voters found the image soft, but I suspect that is from the haze and the nature of the sun. Overall, I find the image pleasantly simple and warm, but was probably deemed a shoehorn by the majority of voters.

Cheers,

Ben

Adagio
by KarenNfld

Comment:
You got my nomination. I absolutely love this photograph and come back to it often. Such peace. It's soothing to the soul! Can't believe I never put in my favorites.

Grinding out . . . A Beautiful Evening
by Lydia

Comment:
Looks like a lot work! I like the "fireworks" and the star effect it created.

"The woods are lovely, dark and deep..."
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Makes me wonder who is chasing you. What is that movie called...Deliverance?

Mommy! Quit!
by TCGuru

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I enjoy this type of processing. Where are the shots of her laughing!?

Super Close Up
by TCGuru

Comment:
Nicely executed. Classic pose.

Implied
by TCGuru

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I love tones in this image, great pose. Soft focus is excellent and demonstrated well. I get sense of challenge from those eyes. Great look, well done.

You Called ??
by SandyP

Comment:
Man this is good stuff! I'm a bit surprised it did not finish higher. I'm sure Mama Turtle loved this shot!

Sinless
by bnilesh

Comment:
Wonderful photograph, love the reflection.