Tree rings
by Jelena73

Comment by Sheryll:
This shot isn't bad and it fits the challenge but it doesn't hold me as an intriguing image. Maybe if you move in and got the bark on this tree? However there are other shots like that so maybe not. From your title I'm assuming you intend the rings to be the subject however it is the human tendency to look first at the brightest or most in focus portion of an image and the bark is where my eye keeps going.

Tree rings
by Jelena73

Comment by Teafran:
A difficult angle to work with, but the DOF control is excellant. The image does demonstrate texture is various ways, but it feels flat and uninteresting.

Tree rings
by Jelena73

Comment by Steef:
interesting subject and nice texture. it maybe could've been shot from a different perspective or with a more shallow DOF to make it pop a little bit more.

Tree rings
by Jelena73

Comment by Ja-9:
I can just feel the texture on this one...very good

Cold-blooded
by Jelena73

Comment by MaryO:
Nice detail on his scaly skin. Focus seems to be sharpest on his shoulder where I would prefer it on his eye. I'd also crop out the wood as I don't think it adds anything interesting to the composition.

Cold-blooded
by Jelena73

Comment by jccminty:
Out of focus else it would merit a better score.

Cold-blooded
by Jelena73

Comment by Teafran:
The colors are a little bleached out - should be much brighter against the gray background. Good detail, but it feels a little out of focus as if it was being spot metered in auto.

Cold-blooded
by Jelena73

Comment by caseycody:
Very eye-catching photo.

Summer in Park
by Jelena73

Comment by Schmeldontino:
very nice colors, but i wish that the gazebo had been brighter!

Summer in Park
by Jelena73

Comment by CraigD:
looks really grainy.