Amber: Jewel of Nature
by maguero

Comment by macrothing:
6 - Nice. Good concept. Colors are good. Different angle perhaps, the OOF area dominates this too much within the composition in my opinion. Like the detail and clarity on the other areas though. Not sure on the frame.

Amber: Jewel of Nature
by maguero

Comment by JohnBeebe:
Intriguing light.

Amber: Jewel of Nature
by maguero

Comment by Rgarcia:
Nice contrast in textures, congratulations.

Rose
by maguero

Comment by Rgarcia:
A rose is a rose.... Congratulations!

Natural filigree
by maguero

Comment by Rgarcia:
Congratulations on your second higher score and the highest score with your camera!!

Natural filigree
by maguero

Comment by ShutterCricket:
delicate photo. I like the shadow of the veins. I also like the bit of shimmer on the actual wings.

Natural filigree
by maguero

Comment by scotthadl:
I think I would have liked this better with a colored background.

Rose
by maguero

Comment by sherpet:
Water droplets help make this image...

Caminante
by maguero

Comment by Louis:
Overall, a lovely emotive image that in my opinion makes excellent use of available lighting conditions. I like the way that we are drawn into this image by the shining rails, which take the picture up through the centre of the dark area to the main subject. The darkness is enhanced by highlights outlining not just the subject, but some little plants, and rail ties, which give the picture overall depth. The sky is dramatic, and may have been made more so by some very subtle burning. The figure of the main subject is really quite well done, almost haunting, and like some of your other photographs, really hints at a deeper story behind the picture. I really like this.

I find the elements above the main horizon line too distracting. This picture might be outstanding if the street lamp were cloned out, because it seems to be pointing at the subject's head instead of, for example, framing it. Having said that, it has a nice echoing feel to it, since it's quite in line with the left side of the subject's form. I would also not have given this image such a heavy three-dimensional border. Something subtler (though still strong) may work well. Overall, a great picture, thanks for showing it.

Natural filigree
by maguero

Comment by claireee:
really beautiful!!!