Fallen Vases, Breaking News!
by Paul

Comment by BillBankson:
Is that OJ's truck?

(In)visible Melt
by Paul

Comment by jeger:
Greetings from the critique club...

As an image on it's own, I find this photograph very interesting. I like the abstract feel. As an image in a "before & after challenge" I understand why it did not do as well as you would have liked. It appears you have already figured this out on your own, but perhaps you would like to hear it from someone else. While you know there was a puddle of water underneath the ice cube, as a viewer, I wasn't sure if there was or not. The puddle appears to be the same shape as the ice cube, and is therefore easily confused for something it is not. That doesn't mean it isn't a good photograph, it just means that the viewers weren't able to figure out the before and after, and voted accordingly.

If you need any clarification on any of my comments, please feel free to pm me. It might take some time for me to get back to you.

Bishop's Cap Cactus in Red
by Paul

Comment by chromeydome:
PostLuminous Award Nominee!
intriguing

...is for him to have a great time!
by Paul

Comment by Haneck:
I really love the colors here. Beautiful work!

Bishop's Cap Cactus in Red
by Paul

Comment by colorcarnival:
I liked how this was an in-your-face kind of photo. The background color really complements the star color. Great capture of textures too. I love how it looks like it is just kind of hovering in the air.

Cactus Color Wheel.jpg
by Paul

Comment by colorcarnival:
I like the range of colors. Very pretty!

...is for him to have a great time!
by Paul

Comment by Rino63:
very good image.

...is for him to have a great time!
by Paul

Comment by robst:
hope he does!

Gothic Dawn
by Paul

Comment by Paul:
Thanks for the full critique - very useful.

(I'll PM you too)

...is for him to have a great time!
by Paul

Comment by dougi555:
I hope you get your wish........! Family is the most important thing to us all.....