The Shredder of Couches
by dragonlady

Comment by Sammie:
Very nicely lit and photographed portrait. I think it would have been nice if the top of the ear hadn't been cropped off.

The Shredder of Couches
by dragonlady

Comment by JPR:
Nice title to go with the heroic pose

Still remembered
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Comment by graphicfunk:
Graves of sacrifice. Bumping up on good rustic look.

Still remembered
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Comment by clarmore:
This is my second go-around =) - very nice... I really like how you captured flags with the tombstones.

Still remembered
by dragonlady

Comment by Kylie:
Simply perfect. The lighting, tones and contrasts, and color are just fantastic.

Trot.jpg
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Comment by srbrubaker:
Of the three horse photos posted (at this moment) this is easily the strongest. The contrast is strong, the focus is sharp, and the motion of the horse energizes the photo.

I tend to crop more tightly than most here at DPC; but you might try cropping the right 15% off the photo and a smidge off the top so that the horse's eyes fall on the 'rule of thirds' grid, and see whether you like it better.

Still remembered
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Comment by Matthew:
Have said on a couple of other flag images that "Without wishing to offend, the patriotic call implicit in the flag may switch off some non-US voters - very slightly cheapens the image for me as it feels as though the symbol is being used to evoke an emotive response that the picture would not otherwise demand." Not sure about this one - the flags do add the interest. My response would vary depending on whether I knew the flags were there before you took the shot, or whether you added them for interest (the latter would make me feel that the image was "hollow").

Nice use of light and shadow, though. good colouration.

EDIT: Glad to hear by PM that my cynical thoughts are unfounded (hope no offence caused!). Flags add the needed interest point.

Still remembered
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Comment by twm122:
Very nice shot

Still remembered
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Comment by rex:
I am making two passes on this Challenge. I will vote on your photo then return later(before voting is over) to comment on what I like and dislike about your shot. You can take the comments however you wish and I will try not to be mean. Just don't take it the wrong way.
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Nice. I think if you would have desaturated it except the red and blue. Then you would have a photo with a lot more punch.

"No mice, no birds...boring"
by dragonlady

Comment by ace flyman:
colors are good, sharp, not sure on the composition......5