Dozy Dog
by marbo

Comment by daysez:
As I look at this photo I can sii the eyelids trying to stay open, Good shot.

Dozy Dog
by marbo

Comment by PTLParsons:
He's pulling your leg. He's not really asleep, but peeking at you. I love his eyes. That fur is something else. Think and wavey. Nice photo, well done.

Dozy Dog
by marbo

Comment by blick:
puppy looks out of it!

Borders Gone Mad :-)
by marbo

Comment by PTLParsons:
I started this, but it got to be a bit too much, as has this one. Right on for the challenge, nice combination of colors, clean and clear focus. Technically good photo. Mercy but it gets to my eyes. Still it's a good photo and well done.

Borders Gone Mad :-)
by marbo

Comment by jjbeguin:
Well done, given the challenge.

Sign & Moon
by marbo

Comment by aussie:
CC: I like the bold red colour against the night sky. The moon adds interest in your image as well. The interesting thing in this image is the fact that you have captured the difference in size (sign and moon) I really appreciate how you have done this. The framing in which you have chosen suits this image with the colours you have (red, white and black). Nicely captured.

Drops of Jupiter- Train
by marbo

Comment by jimmsp:
Critique Club Critique
(1) COMPOSITION (CONTENT) � A fairly centered, single object. I think the photo would have improved by shifting the planet up and to the right some (the infamous rule of thirds guideline). But I think it would help here. What is possibly out of your control is what else gets included. I am thinking specifically of a few stars. Would be the �drops� in the title. You noted that the moons were not included.
(2) BACKGROUND � Without the stars, the empty space is clearly good �negative space�.
(3) CAMERA WORK ,TECHNICAL � For we amateurs, this is a very good photo of Jupiter. For this challenge, almost everybody wants to see the main subject in focus and without noise. The handholding may have hurt a tad at 1/30 sec.
(4) DIGITAL PROCESSING ,TECHNICAL � Looks pretty good to me. You may have improved the image quality by reducing the noise in the image, either via Photoshop or another program like Neat Image. The rules say �Any filter or stand-alone utility designed and used to preserve the integrity of the image and/or reduce the effects of noise, scratches, etc, are permitted. These include but are not limited to the Sharpen, Unsharp Mask, and Dust & Scratches filters, and standalone image cleanup utilities such as NeatImage.�
(5) MY OPINION ON THE PHOTO � You went for a very literal interpretation of the song title � and produced a very good photo of Jupiter. It�s unlikely anyone else here could duplicate it or better it by shooting from home. A very good result on a difficult project. However, as I said above, the clarity of it hurts you in this challenge. The noise and the blur on the outer edge � when compared to the other photos of earth bound objects � reduce the score. If this were a science project, you would have scored high (in my opinion).

Jim msp

Borders Gone Mad :-)
by marbo

Comment by karmat:
They are mad alright. That lightest green/yellow strip really begs for attention. I am interesting in knowing why you choose two shades of green. I think if the bottom one had been more yellow it would have been better. The frames pull you into the picture I think.

Borders Gone Mad :-)
by marbo

Comment by Becky:
I like the colors in this photo. The lines give it depth.

Borders Gone Mad :-)
by marbo

Comment by moodville:
Youch, needed my sunglasses on this one. Interesting take on the square challenge.