Tacky but Tasty
by Harz_Joerg

Comment:
The vidoe clip is great fun...and, again, what a great dog. Hopefully it won't give her delusions of grandeur. Anne

Key to success
by drydoc

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club:

This was a good concept for a motivational poster but is an image that isn't as strong as it might be. Much of this comes from the background which (on my monitor) comes across as uneven, a cream to a yellowish pinkish tone, on the left. This color doesn't set off the bronze of the key and key ring as well as another might have. The key itself seems truncated, and lacking in teeth. The hanging disc has a different font and that is startling - perhaps all text might do better in the same color. The disc also has a nick on the upper right edge that catches the eye and moves it away from your message. There also are some small flares of light that I am sure you are aware of. All of the above being said, the composition is simple and helps to support the message. Textures and clarity are good and the whole image would have some real impact if it were warmed up a bit. Thanks for the image.

Atkins
by crabappl3

Comment:
that's funny! nice crow...

Tacky but Tasty
by Harz_Joerg

Comment:
Charming and charmingly tacky...what a great face and what pretty teeth.
Congratulations on the ribbon and on the construction of the image.

Wonderfully Tacky
by rich

Comment:
tacky even to the names on the roof, quite amazing. congratulations on the red ribbon

Meet the Griswolds
by alanfreed

Comment:
Utterly amazing...congratulations on the blue ribbon

Blue Heron Triptych
by timj351

Comment:
that's gorgeous..I love their wings and you've captured them beautifully

off the deep end
by Miah

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club:
My first impression is that it certainly fits the challenge and that it is a powerful image. Technically it is very grainy (as I am sure you know) and that adds a dimension to the image that is quite interesting, one that intensifies the emotional slide and the roughness where the fingers are clutching the wood. It is tricky to try and "stage" an emotional breakdown and you have succeeded here. The image would be very fine larger - it is a bit cramped in this size, especially in view of the tight crop. The harsh lighting is interesting as well, and I find myself wishing that there were a bit more contrast around the upper lip. You have done well with this and there are some very nice touches (black inside mouth, teeth that almost clutch as well as the hands) and a good choice of angle for the shot. Thanks for the image.

Diversity - Strength in similarities, strength in differences
by wetland

Comment:
I placed this one much higher, nice image and good text, I like the sort of echo of the rainbow diversity symbol

Celebrate life
by timmi

Comment:
Congratulations on the image and on the choice of text - congratulations on the family win as well.