Oh That's Mine
by sudhi

Comment by rlinn3:
TO much contrast and to blurry IMHO

Peaceful
by sudhi

Comment by abranton:
Very Beautiful

Ancient Math
by sudhi

Comment by kolasi:
good idea...guessing no olive trees near you?
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A Journey
by sudhi

Comment by khdoss:
Hi from the Critique Club

First Impression was just like one of the comments, simple but well done.

Technically
Well done, lighting is good as is the focus.

Composition.. I like the light bouncing off the steps, my only complaint is the head is cut off in the first picture.

Meets Challenge
Yes

Final Thoughts.
Sometimes the simple things are the best. Nice job

Best of Luck in future challenges.

Karen

Peaceful
by sudhi

Comment by Chinarosepetal:
A lovely shot that lives up to its title! Although some of the detail has been lost in the highlights I think it contributes to it's simplicity :)

Protection
by sudhi

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Neat idea.

Compositionally, you have met the challenge well. Also, I really like the use of negative space here. It accentuates the hand and candle well.

Technically, the back hand looks a bit soft, in focus. While this normally wouldn't be a huge deal due to the fact that the candle and lower candle are focused well, it is the first thing noticed, I think in the picture and is illuminated by the candle. I like the shadows, though minimal, and how they help to shape the hand and the area around the candle. The candle seems a bit overexposed in the flame area, and doesn't have any details.

Overall, nicely done and a great idea.

Karma

Peaceful
by sudhi

Comment by BeckyT:
Love the simplicity of this shot. Nice crisp lines.

Ancient Math
by sudhi

Comment by surfdabbler:
Nice idea, but the colour of the wood really doesn't work for me.

Ancient Math
by sudhi

Comment by eqsite:
This is an interesting take on the challenge. It conures images of laurel wreaths on the heads of ancient greek philosophers. Softer lighting might have enhanced the color and texture of the leaves, and a less modern looking wood background would also strengthen the theme.

Ancient Math
by sudhi

Comment by Perfect-Calamity:
Nice use of lighting.