East meets West
by hitmanrr

Comment by edmeng:
Surprisingly, the net on the foreground makes this shot even more interesting;
Nice action capture;

East meets West
by hitmanrr

Comment by hotpasta:
this is superb and a great vantage point, excellent colours and comp

In the shadows of the tree lies Mt. Rainier...
by hitmanrr

Comment by Judi:
Wonderful backdrop but the foreground really does need some colour.

In the shadows of the tree lies Mt. Rainier...
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Comment by ratz:
Well shot image.

In the shadows of the tree lies Mt. Rainier...
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Comment by sherpet:
Good try...

In the shadows of the tree lies Mt. Rainier...
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Comment by arvinder:
OK

In the shadows of the tree lies Mt. Rainier...
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Comment by anmldoc:
I think this is a nice attempt. I think it could be improved with the tree being in color rather in shadow.

In the shadows of the tree lies Mt. Rainier...
by hitmanrr

Comment by katswig:
Not enough detail in the tree for me.

Beauty by Candlelight...
by hitmanrr

Comment by SDW:
From the Critique Club

Very nice pose and composition along with good warm tone. I think you did good with the set up and processing. Even though the soft focus is good I think the eyes would of been better if they were in focus because they make the picture. Your model is speaking volumes with her eyes making me want to know what she is looking at and thinking.

Being that this was an advanced editing challenge I feel you could of used a few more tool available to enhance your photograph. Such as selective sharpening and more.

Overall I think your photograph is very good with a little more tweaking could of been great. It does show that you are a very capable photographer showing your ability to compose the photograph is such a good light.

Keep up the good work and take advantage of advanced editing when able to bring out the wow factors in your photograph. I know it scored in the mid 5's but your photograph has the elements to be a 6+ photograph.

I also feel you did a great job meeting the challenge and the title is good. I hope you find the critique helpful. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

Thanks,
SDW

Beauty by Candlelight...
by hitmanrr

Comment by MTPixels:
Lovely model, rich colors, pleasing contrast and lighting. Well done!