trolljenta
by trolljenta

Comment by jblaylockrayner:
Nice idea but she gets too lost in the fussy background.

trolljenta
by trolljenta

Comment by BlueZamia:
I wish the figurine wasn't in shadow

trolljenta
by trolljenta

Comment by Beetle:
Such a pretty setting with the pond in the background, but the lighting is too harsh and contrasty. This would look better either at a different time of day, or using a fill flash or reflector. It would help to show off "trolljenta". The composition could be improved, too.

smoother than a baby's bottom
by trolljenta

Comment by JBHale:
Hello from the Critique Club!!

First of all, great composition! You put the fish in the right place in the frame and used other elements to draw attention back to it! I think the texture in this picture is great, some people may have found it hard to associate this with "Silky-Smooth," but I think it works.

One of your biggest problems is the depth of field. It is very shallow, making too much of the picture blurry. I think a more shallow depth of field is appropriate for this picture, but this is far too much. While the colors in the picture are evident, they aren't flattering. There are a lot of dull browns and greens that, although they are in great contrast with the fish, aren't appealing to the eye of the viewer. The lighting of this picture also looks very unnatural.

The composition of the shot is terrific, but if you had spent more time on lighting, aperture, etc. it would be much nicer. Unfortunately, you said this was a last-minute shot. For the next one, try to spend more time getting the technicals down if you can.

--James B. Hale

smoother than a baby's bottom
by trolljenta

Comment by egpieper:
Does it know karate? Nice, contact!

smoother than a baby's bottom
by trolljenta

Comment by Bud:
well, there is not an immediate connection to the theme, but nice photo.

smoother than a baby's bottom
by trolljenta

Comment by ZeppKash:
i think your mixing up smooth and slimy..

smoother than a baby's bottom
by trolljenta

Comment by figaro:
Great pic, the fish seems to have a wonderful expression on his face. The title is really going to lose you marks though, I think.

smoother than a baby's bottom
by trolljenta

Comment by Temperpolk:
Silk for another contest. Don't lose this one

smoother than a baby's bottom
by trolljenta

Comment by noraneko:
LOL - what an expression! I love these big koi! And they ARE smooth - I've touched one myself, before. Great entry. 8.