First Ride
by k9logic

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Is there anyone over 40 who did not have streamers on their first bike?

*Knock, knock*
JPEG Police here...

There is a lack of sharpness to this photo and I think most of it is due to the use of excessive JPEG compression. Your file size of only 35k indicates a highly compressed image and that is what is robbing a lot of the detail and sharpness from this image. Check your compression settings when you save your file. Always adjust JPEG compression so that your file size is as large as possible, but within the challenge limit. (150k for this one)

The nature of the image covers it well, and I am likely the only one who will notice this.

Asian Beetle Crossing
by k9logic

Comment by HeiSch:
lovely colors and good DOF. technically perfect (no, no BUT follows), an all around beautiful picture.

First Ride
by k9logic

Comment by cstein96:
wish you had the streamers blowing - then i'd get the feeling of a ride.

First Ride
by k9logic

Comment by Rachel53:
Nice color contrasts

First Ride
by k9logic

Comment by karmat:
I like the simplicity and the red on black

First Ride
by k9logic

Comment by Kwilson10:
there is too much space in this. maybe a different angle of a completely different shot could have helped. the black background is a little boring too,maybe having an open road or something

Asian Beetle Crossing
by k9logic

Comment by Tammer:
Other than appearing a tad over sharpened, I like the simplicity of your image. Nice blurred background that doesn't distract from the ladybug or the plant. Good composition as well. Maybe a bit of a blue cast as I look at it longer, but I still think it's good.

First Ride
by k9logic

Comment by JerseyGenie:
Unique shot and great choice.

Asian Beetle Crossing
by k9logic

Comment by We1mx3:
ooh! I wish the whole plant was in focus, but I like it!

First Ride
by k9logic

Comment by jim29028:
Nice simple subject, this works for me