Hot Beauty
by photomill31

Comment by Denise:
very cool fireworks shot

A Day at the Pier
by photomill31

Comment by mycelium:
Ferris wheels are a great object of photographic study, but here, the flat tones, soft processing, and distracting foreground prevent this image from commanding much attention.

A Day at the Pier
by photomill31

Comment by bassbone:
very nice perspective and composition - i just wonder if a bit more contrast and a boost of levels is in order to really get this one to pop

Center of Attention
by photomill31

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Initial impression: Love the post-processing, but too much sky, not enough tree.

Technical: Lighting ambient and good use of it; dof seems quite shallow but still works; again pp basically not noticeable apart from b/w conversion.

Artistic: Most entries in this challenge were very centred, including mine, so can hardly fault you for that. Like the low symmetry of trees in front/flanking main tree. You had a good-sized lens, could've got in a little closer.

FWIW: If this were my shot...I'd get as close as physically possible to the tree, gone for a more fill-the-frame type shot. But, if need be, go to the nearest house and politely enquire if the tree is on their land, and if it is, explain that you would like to get pix of the tree for a competition. Stress that pic is not for sale, be polite and they'll likely say yes, may even offer you even closer access. If tree is not theirs, ask if they think owner would mind tree being photographed, and go from there.

Overall a good try, not a bad shot, just needs more of the tree and less of the sky. Keep shooting!

Feel free to PM me with any questions,

Susan

Big Spring Time
by photomill31

Comment by Vonneypix:
Love the flowers but feel the impact is lost from those trees encroaching from the background.

Big Spring Time
by photomill31

Comment by jjstager2:
Nice contrast on the tulips - not blown out in these harsh light conditions.

Big Spring Time
by photomill31

Comment by Teafran:
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. A good entry into the challenge.

Center of Attention
by photomill31

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
I like the narrow crop focusing on the sky above, but somehow this does not impact me much. Not totally sure what it is or is not.

Big Spring Time
by photomill31

Comment by fmalan:
The trees in the background are too much in focus - it distracts from the tulips.

Big Spring Time
by photomill31

Comment by choltmeier:
Great angle.