"Anjou Pears"
by Willa

Comment by Willa:
I know, Lisa. I screwed up. I thought the rules were referring to dates of submission. I have apologized about six tmes for this error, and I will not be posting here anymore. No hard feelings, I just realize now that it is most likely that I won't be able to get out and get the shots necessary (and have any creative thought put into them ) if it is required that they be date specific.

Again, I truly am sorry. It was a mistake. I'm embarrassed for being a space cadet.

I thank you for your kind comments about the image, especially considering the circumstances. Actually, I got pretty crappy reviews, so in the end, everything worked out as it should have, I guess.

BTW, I really like your screen name! It cracks me up!

Just call me 'red faced in New Jersey'. It was a blast while it lasted.

Willa

"Anjou Pears"
by Willa

Comment by ClubJuggle:
Willa, this is ane excellent photo, but please note that each challenge has a range of dates in which the photograph must be taken. Submitting a photo that was taken outside the dates of the challenge is a violation of site rules. You may wish to review the rules page before making any future submissions.

"Anjou Pears"
by Willa

Comment by Willa:
Wow, some not-so-great comments on my photo, which is a POTD from March on another site! Yikes! I've also sold this photo quite successfully as a greeting card!
I think that if I continuedto enter these for critiques that I might stop taking photos altogether, LOL! Anyway, thanks to all who commented, good or bad, and for your helpful critiques.
For what it's worth, the colors, and the plate were all intentional. I thought the yellow pairs with the green and pink hues of the plate against the plaid table cloth was a bit 'different', color-scheme wise, and I still like it just as it is.

"Anjou Pears"
by Willa

Comment by KarenB:
I think you have a nice idea here.. and the angle of the pears with their stems pointing into the frame is a good start. However, I think the choice of background and colors in the plate are distracting - too many patterns and uncoordinated colors. Focus is a bit soft, but not too bad.

"Anjou Pears"
by Willa

Comment by novaid:
nice lighting and great texture

"Anjou Pears"
by Willa

Comment by karenburgoon:
backround needs to be unified

"Anjou Pears"
by Willa

Comment by Gracious:
Nice! A little blown out on the plate, good anyway. Good luck in the callenge. Gracious aka Grayce

"Anjou Pears"
by Willa

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background7,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing8,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 6,
Total Averaged Rating7. Autool

"Anjou Pears"
by Willa

Comment by Kavey:
6, Kavey

"Anjou Pears"
by Willa

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Nice set up shot. No glaring issues, just low interest extra credit. 8 Swash