In his hands
by green0176

Comment:
Very lovely concept to communicate! Your white background is very appropriate here, and the centered composition works well. You used a flash, and that caused some harsh highlights and shadows, so next time, try just going outside and shooting such an object in the shade on a bright day (I do most of my shots on my porch). Your colors and tones will be more natural and more inviting.

Growing Old Gracefully...
by basia03

Comment:
This is such a nice concept to communicate! Bravo! Your close-up point of view works here. I strongly suspect that had you used natural light, the image's tonal range would have more depth, and this marvelously graceful couple would look a bit more natural. Try shooting them again (they're worth it!) on a bright day, but in the shade.

christmas is coming
by Compaq

Comment:
Interesting, gritty, grainy image. The point of view and focus instantly keeps me on the edge and wondering. I do admit to being a bit puzzled at what you're communicating here, especially with the enigmatic title and Grace challenge.

Coup de Grâce
by GeneralE

Comment:
Ironic title. I like the leading line of the stick, and the point of view from above the head. I'm still just a bit puzzled, however, as to what it is I'm looking at or what you're communicating here.

Pelican, Galapagos Islands
by kamilm

Comment:
It's amazing how the most awkward creatures can be so graceful at times. The curve of the wing here suggests grace, and every creature, I suppose, has some graceful features. If you could possibly get closer and just show us the wing, the awkward head wouldn't distract us from it. I like your composition here, with the animal in the upper part of the frame and the sky behind.

Quiet Grace
by Coley

Comment:
The hot areas on the fingertips really works for me in implying God's grace. Nicely done! 10

Rising Above the Turbulence
by DiamondPete

Comment:
Fantastic and dramatic capture. So, so nice! 10

Mighty Grace
by willem

Comment:
Superior colors and composition. Photography just doesn't get any better than this! 10!

Sea grace
by pedroviegas

Comment:
Composition is so nice here. You really do capture the grace of this animal. Blue tones help, too.

An angel of grace
by luckycharm

Comment:
Very interesting and engaging image. Your use of light here is so skilled and so advanced, I'm sure you'll tell me it was all by accident! Just a superior, intelligent, and emotional image. 10!