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by freetime

Comment by KarenB:
out of focus and bad lighting. Also, the stem could've gone from lower left corner to near the upper right corner to be more interesting.

Leaf it alone
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Comment by Crystal Streams:
Nice close-up of the veins. Would have been better with a sharp focus.

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Comment by erin_m02:
Kinda blurry

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Comment by autool:

Composition4
Originality4
Technical Aspects3
Meets Challenge6
Total Score4

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

Leaf it alone
by freetime

Comment by PixelatedVisions:
Good texture, just needs to be a little less blurry.

Leaf it alone
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Comment by Jonniboy:
Could have been so good! This is very similar to a shot I wanted to do. Lack of focus really lets it down.

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Comment by mcmurma:
the lack of sharpness does not work for me in this picture. it detracts from the nice texture that is present, but poorly rendered. i think this image would have worked much better as a black and white... in focus, of course. ~mcmurma
Aesthetics...3
Meets Challenge...4
Overall...4

Leaf it alone
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Comment by leviadidas:
culd have focused in better

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Comment by ScottEmmons:
I like the idea. The colors seem flat and it is a bit out of focus.

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Comment by tomlewis1980:
lack of focus and contrast spoils what could have been a good photo.