The Great Solar Eclipse of 2017
by tolovemoon

Comment by FlexPix:
This is a good exposure. Having the subject down near the bottom of the frame doesn't do much for it, I'm afraid.

The Great Solar Eclipse of 2017
by tolovemoon

Comment by Lydia:
7 from me.

Love the positioning.

In the Spring
by tolovemoon

Comment by WonderDude:
Near perfect focus. Good job! I think this image might have benefited from a little vignetting.

What is the true meaning of Christmas?
by tolovemoon

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the Critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge

This is a nice decoration to have chosen for your subject, I like that you have filled the frame and included its hanging string against a soft focus background, however, I do think you could probably have improved the background? As it is on string I would imagine you could have twisted it round to a position that enabled you to avoid the distracting bright light? The light is completely overblown as are parts of the frame and leaves on the left too. The decoration itself lacks sharpness which may be a focussing issue, movement of the decoration or more likely some camera shake from the slow shutter speed. You did right to use a high ISO to raise the shutter speed and this may even be your highest shutter speed? A tripod or stable support would be very highly recommended in this situation and would have enabled you to use a lower ISO too.

Thank you for your entry, hope you have a lovely festive holiday and a creative New Year to you.

What is the true meaning of Christmas?
by tolovemoon

Comment by clickodak:
I agree Nice composition. Give 8. Merry Christmas !!!!

Soft Kitty
by tolovemoon

Comment by clickodak:
The dark side disturb me a bit. But for your composition I give 7

Soft Kitty
by tolovemoon

Comment by Beetle:
Usually we like to have the best focus on the eyes, instead of on the tip of a nose. But I do like your "fill the frame" approach.

Curious Bunny
by tolovemoon

Comment by jayzundel:
Ol Bugs bunny looks like he's ready to run.

The Inside of a Shopping Cart
by tolovemoon

Comment by quiche:
The lighting and tonal range are okay. Not much of a story to this photo, though.

Simple Blue Moon
by tolovemoon

Comment by sidpixel:
*Hello from Sid and the Critique Club*

A straightforward moon shot that fits the challenge.

It's really a very open brief so your shot of the moon is simplicity itself, though it would require some careful consideration beforehand. I'm really surprised how much light you had it must have been a really bright moon, so bright you may even have got away without a tripod though I assume you did use one.

The detail in the moon is quite extraordinary and you have every right to be well pleased with the result, apart from all the other detail I love the craters on the right hand edge. Your mono processing is good with lovely rich blacks as a backdrop. There's nothing really to fault or to add, well done. It's a shame you didn't get any comments during the challenge but I hope this makes up for it.

Thank you for your submission, Sid.