Surrounded by Beauty
by JScho

Comment by sprite777:
I like this picture, but I feel like I've seen it 100 times. Usually I'm ok with that, it's just that it does take the punch out of seeing it when I've seen so many just like it.

Also, the eye is more attracted to the feathers than the body of the bird, so i'd say the subject is the feathers more than the body, and in that case, it wouldn't fit the challenge.

But I'm sure you didn't mean it that way, so I'll just give you a 5.

Surrounded by Beauty
by JScho

Comment by sofapez:
what part of the peacock is the subject of the challenge? he is so pretty though

Surrounded by Beauty
by JScho

Comment by mesmeraj:
i do not understand? the subject takes up the whole frame.

Surrounded by Beauty
by JScho

Comment by rmtm333:
Great composition and entry...Ribbon winner IMHO. One of my highest rated. Well done and Good Luck.

Surrounded by Beauty
by JScho

Comment by Barry:
Meets challenge description........0
Meets definition of Minimalism........7
Technical....................................8
Artistic........................................7

Averge score...............................6

Surrounded by Beauty
by JScho

Comment by SDW:
You title says it all. Your subject is surrounded by beauty but so much that it takes the eye away from the subject, IMO. Very Nice capture with nice composition and colors. As I have said many times this is a hard challenge to vote. And I am torn from my regular voting pattern because of the definition of 'minimalism' and the challenge details. I would of scored this higher if there would of been more detail in the subject making it stand out. To me it seems kind of flat [subject]. But still I find it a good shot and think you did a good job. I hope this comment is not confusing, It was one of the hardest comments I had to make so far. I looked at this picture a long time and was pulled in both directions. I have to go with how I feel about the picture and thats a 6 or 7. The beauty within the picture i have to score it a 7. Good luck in the challenge.

Surrounded by Beauty
by JScho

Comment by Tom_Robbrecht:
not minimalistic

Surrounded by Beauty
by JScho

Comment by itsrazzi:
not minimalism

Surrounded by Beauty
by JScho

Comment by davidphotography:
THis is one of those pictures that it's hard to believe it was taken with a camera of any kind. but, b-e-a-utiful.

Surrounded by Beauty
by JScho

Comment by jmlelii:
wonderful useage of staying on topic. AND a great way to use one subject and STAY on topic. I have a feeling some might yell at you because of that, but im giving this an 8. Good job and good luck