IMG_1989_final.jpg
by bfurner

Comment by roz:
CUTE .. !!..:)

IMG_2737_final.jpg
by bfurner

Comment by Jutilda:
Beautiful complementary colors. Their intensity is jewel-like. :~)

IMG_0907_final.jpg
by bfurner

Comment by SaraR:
Delightful!

Cat Nap
by bfurner

Comment by Teafran:
A solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it has significant impact being richly colored with excellant detail. This image would have worked as a black and white as well. A perfect demonstration of the power of properly controlled light and focus. A top ten image and a very strong contender for a ribbon. Well done.

Cat Nap
by bfurner

Comment by Blue Moon:
why are the whiskers purple?

Old Mill
by bfurner

Comment by freakin_hilarious:
**Critique Club**

First off, congrats on your new PB by quite a ways! This really is an excellent submission. It meets the challenge head on (it really looks like it could be a postcard) and it's a beautiful shot. Excellent use of border and text as well. In the image itself you combined several DPC friendly elements, and they paid off. You've got smooth water, great composition, a lovely landscape and a nice B/W conversion.

There are only a couple of things that I see that may have brought your score down a bit. First, the whole thing feels like it is leaning a bit to the right. That may or may not be true, but I would prefer a small rotation. Second, the white water in the foreground is totally blown out. The B/W helps that, but it's still a bit distracting. Finally, it could be sharper. You might want to check out this thread on Adamus sharpening. I bet it would work wonderfully on this image.

Overall, a great image, score, and placement. My recommended tweaks are pretty minor, but they may have improved your score a little. Great job!

If you have any questions or comments just shoot me a PM.
Nathan

Minature
by bfurner

Comment by drewhosick:
Nice try but the shot doesn't work for me. If the fence was the texture the animal is too distracting and if the animal is your texture then the fence is too distracting. No clear definition of what your subject is because of the theme.

Minature
by bfurner

Comment by Steef:
the texture in the fence contrasts with his soft look very well

Old Mill
by bfurner

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Just a great scene. Composition and crop leads my eye up to the mill quite nicely.

Old Mill
by bfurner

Comment by bmilne:
classic photo reminds me of home