Led Down the Garden Path
by jlr

Comment by jlr:

Originally posted by hgpayne: The main subject here seems to be dead flowers, which violates the challenge... but wait... I do see a bug -- perhaps this is the subject. If so, we need to be closer to really see him.

I agree with everybody's comments. The thing is, I really want to participate at DPChallenge, so I am trying right now just to make each week's contest. Also, I know my skills are limited, so I am looking forward to any help or comments I might get.

Led Down the Garden Path
by jlr

Comment by pinback:
Wow. You certainly have a hotbed of passion there. Shame it's a bit overexposed. Also, would probably be better to pick a pair and home in on them.

Led Down the Garden Path
by jlr

Comment by Konador:
i dont think theres enough contrast, there are no dark areas, making the photo look washed out.

Led Down the Garden Path
by jlr

Comment by Musicman:
The dragen fly are a little out of focus. also cropping the extra may help 4

Led Down the Garden Path
by jlr

Comment by ah_wai:
could be better if the subject is more prominent in the picture...

Led Down the Garden Path
by jlr

Comment by hgpayne:
The main subject here seems to be dead flowers, which violates the challenge... but wait... I do see a bug -- perhaps this is the subject. If so, we need to be closer to really see him.

First Submission
by jlr

Comment by jlr:
Oh and holy geez, look at THAT! I got a "10" from somebody!!!!

First Submission
by jlr

Comment by jlr:
Like someone said, too bad I don't have precognitive powers, especially since I couldn't work out a submission for GARBAGE, lol! In any event, thanks to all voted and to those who left comments. I think a 4.7 is pretty reasonable for my first time out.

There *IS* a reflection. If you look close you can see my head and the treeline. This was taken about 2 hrs BEFORE I discovered DPC and entered just hours before the deadline.

And honestly, the title was more of a lack of imagination than a call for sympathy.

Thanks again.

First Submission
by jlr

Comment by GeneralE:
Nice blending of contrasting textures, DOF, exposure control...

First Submission
by jlr

Comment by Ruben:
I like your picture, but it lacks drama, it is original and wel executed.