protective limbs
by mesmeraj

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!!(again)
There is not really much for me to critique! IMHO This photo is not only asthetically (sp?) beautiful, it is also intriguing and thought provoking. I see that you have gotten a very thorough critique from Neuferland, so I will only put in my little 2 cents. I like the lighting, to me it gives the impression that the subject is turning away, almost hiding, from the light. Anyway, Very nice job, well executed!
~~SiSi

Summer Sunset in Contrast
by Retro23

Comment:
Greetings from the critique club!!
WOW. I really like this shot. While there may not be one branch that is the main focus, It is a very nice shot. The framing seems a little off, perhaps if you had cropped out the part of a tree on the left, or placed something (maybe the sun?) into the dip. As for the colors, they are striking, and the contrast of the trees is very nice. I truly would have rated this one much higher than the 4.7 you got, hope it doesn't discourage you. You really have a very nice shot here.
~~SiSi

Day 1 Portrait
by okiesisi

Comment:
ok, its not your monitor...I used a filter, first for me, had to try something new. Looks like I can cross that one off my list! hehehe

a soldier's rest
by okiesisi

Comment:
thanks for all the great comments. Just to let you know, the "circle" was burned, and I really didnt mean for it to be a "scope", but thats cool...I just wanted to focus all the attention on the subject.
Thanks again!!
~SiSi

A Little Yellow
by jamfz

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!! ;-)
First off, I want to say that this is a great capture!! The colors are such a pleasant suprise!
As for the technical aspects:

Lighting: Your comments may say it is "overexposed" or "blown". What they mean is there is too much harsh light (perhaps a flash)reflecting off of the plant. This results in the very light, almost white spots. Here is a link to the highlights and shadows tutorial, which I reference for help tutorial.

Placement: It is always good to have a off center subject, it is pleasing to the eye. I like the movement, how it leads your eye across the pink stalk to the yellow bug.

Background: The leaf and grey spot are a bit distracting. Perhaps a different angle would have helped.

Subject/fit topic: The subject is just beautiful, and fits the challenge perfectly.

Overall, you did a great job with a rare capture of one of nature's unusual color combinations. Great eye and keep it up!!
~~SiSi

Sparkle
by twm122

Comment:
the glare on the top of her head is distracting from the beauty of the picture

Old House
by LeeD

Comment:
very creepy.. nice dodge and burn... no lines or tell-tale marks. I love the bright door. I wonder if you made the trees a little brighter if it would contrast more with the creepy darkness of the house.

Want a biscuit ?
by tasha4paws

Comment:
the dogs face is out of focus, making it almost lose detail..the childs face is beautiful.. Bumping up

Tater Tots My Love?
by Cam

Comment:
I don't understand how this fits with conspiracy. Interesting shot, I love the focus.

Against Photographers Everywhere.....
by AzCKelly

Comment:
SO TRUE!!!! Very creative!!