x-flower
by klkitchens

Comment:
Simple, tender and beatifully presented. I like the tonality of the green. 8

X shapes
by hajeka

Comment:
Hello, I gave you a 4 on this one. I think, overall, the image is too messy and not appealing enough.
A few suggestions:
- B&W could have been an better option for this subject, which has to have it more from the structure and lines, then from color.
- A shallower DOF would have blurred out the background more. Now the seats and tables distract from the subject and the don't add any value.
- Emphasizing the symmetry of the subject could have made this image more appealing, for instance by leveling (the vertical pole straight and the center of the white squares horizontally aligned.

Off course: this is just the humble opinion of another amateur ;-)
Hope this helped a bit...

Burnt Tree at Running Creek
by vlado

Comment:
A little oversaturated i.m.o. but otherwise a very good. 8

Irreconcilable Differences
by talmy

Comment:
Not the craftiest photo around, technicaly speaking, but it sure doesn't need oversaturated colors, special effects, spectacular views or other shiny tricks to get the job done. This image tells a story, and has some very strong elements in it: the dead leaves, the birds. Very nice! 8

Journey to the Misty Mountains
by Siggav

Comment:
Wonderful scenery and well captured. It reminds me of the Scottisch Highlands, the most beautiful place I've ever been to.

Wait Until Dark
by GeneralE

Comment:
At the first glance I thought: Oops, underexposed, but the title cleared that up ;) Nice shot with a nice, and i presume intended, low key. Welldone!

Cascade
by XMountaineer

Comment:
I like the composition. A lower shutter speed (1 sec or even slower) would have given even more impact, i.m.o. It makes the water 'silky smooth' and creates atmosphere.

The Wetter The Better
by kingskingdom

Comment:
Nice action shot. Too bad the float was in your way.

Are you my Lunch?
by danielcheong1974

Comment:
Ouch! Way too much sharpening and contrast for my taste. If the pic was too soft and there was no other option then sharpening it this much, try converting to B&W. Then the higher edge contrast is less a problem. Otherwise: If you used unsharp mask, or something like that, you could try experimenting with lower values for radius. This makes the sharpening more subtle.

Another Day
by CorySmith

Comment:
Nice! I wonder what she's 'cooking' ;-)