Shades of Summer
by dannylee

Comment by redmoon:
i actually like this one quite a lot. i gave it an 8 - i like it's subtlety, and the bright friendly colours... would have also been a good entry in the recent compementary colours challenge. i think it demonstrates great creativity, and you've found shadow in a place i would not have even thought of. it looks so invitingly lovely! and it would look great in a holiday brochure. well done and good luck with this!

Shades of Summer
by dannylee

Comment by Judi:
Good angle....maybe a small subject like a hat or sunglasses on one of the mats would give the viewer a focal point.

Shades of Summer
by dannylee

Comment by neophyte:
I really like the color contrast and the geomtric design in this. Colored shadows are cool too. Reflection on floats detract a bit.

Shades of Summer
by dannylee

Comment by madcrabber:
NICE-8-

Shades of Summer
by dannylee

Comment by pineapple:
Bit on the bright side (as it would be!) - nice one for the challenge.

Shades of Summer
by dannylee

Comment by melismatica:
Interesting take on the challenge. I like the colors.

Shades of Summer
by dannylee

Comment by dabidejpn:
Very nice, refreshing feeling. If the shadows were darker I think it would have more of an impact

Ya Had A Bad Day.....
by dannylee

Comment by patio127:
this really made me laugh & a great image to boot- thanks !

Luucy !
by dannylee

Comment by Jutilda:
ROFL. I still love that episode!!!

The Lodge, 1917
by dannylee

Comment by L1:
Greetings from the Critique Club! :)

This is a very lovely image...warm and inviting. I love the lighting and the whole range of colors present. Technically it is very well-done, focus is sharp, contrast is good. Your picture is very well composed...the rugs seem to lead you right through the middle and into the back. At first glance, I thought I'd rather see it follow more of the rule of thirds, but as I study it more and more I think the central composition is the best choice for this particular shot.

The fact that it does lead you right through to a doorway and wall is both good and bad. I can understand that it doesn't really lead to a specific point of interest, but then again, there are some shots that just really don't have or need a major focal point, as the entire image is a focal point on the whole. I can see this working well for stock or for a magazine spread.

Again, I think it's lovely and the score seems appropriate for this challenge. I'm sure voters were looking for more "wow" than this kind of serenity and substance.

Keep shooting and if you have any questions let me know. :)

Take care,
Laurie
Critique Club :)