9 out of 10 isn't bad! (can't please them all)
by Jason_Cross

Comment:
This is so cute! The black background really sets it off.

Russian Rebel
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Very funny! Creative idea.....is that a joint?

The Road Less Travelled
by philup

Comment:
Yeah philup!!!! Top 10...not bad.

The Inspector
by scalvert

Comment:
congrats shannon! This IS a good one!! Are you always in the right place at the right time?

Water
by sabphoto

Comment:
*Critique Club*

BEAUTIFUL!!!! This is great...I wouldn't change a thing! The only thing blurry is the movement of the water...perfect. I love the browns of the rocks with the dark and bright greens of the trees and moss. And that MOSS...nice details there too. Great DOF...this is worth getting your butt wet.

Mandy

Message edited by author 2006-07-07 16:38:56.

Blue
by Rino63

Comment:
*Critique Club*

This is a beautiful photo, nice color and simple. You have captured the texture on the rocks nicely too. However, I see no motion blur in this photo. I see a blurry reflection of the rocks on the water. Since there is no motion blur, that could be the reason for your low score. I assume that you were just confused about what exactly motion blur is. Your photo, challenge theme aside, is very good. I think that the thick white border really adds to the image. The contrasting colors between the rocks and water really make the picture POP. I hope this was helpful.

mandy

CAUTION: Time Passes...Bye!
by Troutbear

Comment:
*Critique Club*

This image does have motion blur, but it is very confusing to look at. It seems like the boat and the blurred pole are both fighting for the main subject. Your motion blur is on an object that normally would not be moving. I guess YOU were moving? I think what makes motion blur pictures interesting is that you can visualize the movement in your mind from a still image. It would have made more sense if the BOAT had a motion blur because in reality, it IS a moving object. Poles don't run around on piers. Or if the background was blurry and your camera focused on the fast moving boat. I hope this wasn't rude and you find it helpful.

mandy

Joy
by puzzled

Comment:
*Critique Club*

Whew! She is bookin' it! People wonder why I stay small...I have three of these little rug rats to chase around! First of all....I LOVE the colors...they are very bright and cheerful. You definatly have captured motion, thats for sure. Your cropping is also good. Like others have mentioned, I also agree that at least a portion or two of the girl in focus would have improved your score. I would have liked to see her big smile as she runs around. I still feel that this is a great capture and fun photo.

Mandy

No Skateboarding Allowed
by timfythetoo

Comment:
*Critique Club*

I like the duo tones on this shot very much. I think that the motion blur on the person and skate board are great, but the stop sign should have been sharp or cropped out of the image. It is the only "color" object in the shot and it draws the viewers attention away from the subject. Maybe even a landscape crop would have been better for this image. I do admire you for asking strangers if you can take thier photo, I never have the guts enough to do that!

Fish in Flight
by RyShu

Comment:
this is so good it makes me sick