Avian Contours
by ScottK

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club:
This met the challenge for me. I love the "Avian Contour" title and felt that the shape was indeed the important factor in the image. That being said I wonder if you thought of cropping this at the top where there is motion (water) that is unclear. This would have the effect of tightening the emphasis on the pigeon's curves. It appears a bit over-sharpened, especially around the crown of the head and down the back where there is some haloing. The backgound is a bit muddy and, again, the crop might help that. The feather detail is nice and the violet at the neck is a luscious color, especially where it fades into a hunter green that is very satisfying. An interesting entry and one with a fresh perspective.

A Novice Monk: Simple Life or Simply a Kid?
by librodo

Comment:
This was my favorite in the whole challenge - congratulations on the top ten finish.

colours
by imagesloyola

Comment:
Congratulations on a top ten finish - I loved the colors and textures in this.

Sunrise
by dan_pendleton

Comment:
Congratulations on the yellow ribbon, a striking image.

Spoon
by e301

Comment:
Congratulations on the red ribbon, very fine image.

attitude.
by jackditch

Comment:
I really like this shot - the attitude is very fine and the faces are interesting - I am not sure whether it bears any relation to the challenge

simple wonder
by grigrigirl

Comment:
adorable

Bare Symmetry
by GP

Comment:
nice plain image and the border is strengthening

On:Off
by GolferDDS

Comment:
The image is very interesting - complex and simple at the same time. The clarity, focus, textures are all good - this is a complicated simplicity but it works for me

roof line
by deceptive

Comment:
interesting composition, good textures, nice colors especially the red but it doesn't give me a message of simplicity - I am drawn to the textures and lines in a way that is quite complex