Mother's Love
by shkelly587

Comment by admart01:
Hi Sharon,

Greetings from the Critique Club...

Congrat on your best score to date!

You've emphasised the "new" here in your fine shot. Reading the comments I have to agree that in terms of composition, you've told a great story with the position of your two subjects. You have the basis of a shot that would benefit from a bit of post-processing.

I would agree with many of your commenters about boosting the contrast to remove the hazy aspects. I would add that the fence, while it adds a "touch of the farm" is too bright and competes for my attention. Dulling or blurring this element even more than it already is would force my eye to stay on your sweet scene.

I look forward to more of your lovely countryside as seen by your photographic eye.

If you have any questions, feel free to pm me.

Regards,
Theresa

Mother's Love
by shkelly587

Comment by waterlilies:
Lovely motion in this shot, but the muted colors detract a bit.

Mother's Love
by shkelly587

Comment by L1:
Composition: 8
Technical: 6
Appeal: 7
Challenge: 7
Rounded Average: 7

Mother's Love
by shkelly587

Comment by wewillexplore:
Needs some contrast. Try a high pass sharpen.

Mother's Love
by shkelly587

Comment by dhare:
I think that extra glare is caused by the sun? Shame because it's a really nice shot.

Mother's Love
by shkelly587

Comment by David.C:
I would prefer a bit more contrast in the horse's face (perhaps a catchlight).

Mother's Love
by shkelly587

Comment by ursula:
Nice catch! Looks a tad on the hazy side, like the histogram could have been adjusted in post-processing or something like that. But it's a beautiful shot.

Mother's Love
by shkelly587

Comment by cghubbell:
Beautiful composition. I think it's a bit overexposed as it feels washed out near the top of the horse's back. That's a nit-pick though as this really is an enjoyable image.

Mother's Love
by shkelly587

Comment by Tranquil:
Great DOF...this seems a little foggy and you might have wanted to use a polariser for the clearest image.

Mother's Love
by shkelly587

Comment by BrennanOB:
A bit low contrast, which is tough not to do when shooting into the sun, but this is the shot I tried to get (roughly) for this competion, and it is much better than anything I got. Sweet capture.