Phalaenopsis Orchid
by Bud J

Comment by Gordon:
CC: Great subject matter. In fact these look very similar to the flowers used in the third place finisher. The real difference between those two shots is in the background. When this shot opened, the first thing I saw was the checked table cloth in the background. Then I noticed the green leaves, after that I noticed the flowers, which I assume are the subject and then the wooden humming bird. The result is that the picture feels busy - I'm distracted from the subject by several things that don't feel like they belong or really add to the final result - you might try simplifying your arrangements ?

Today's animals
by Bud J

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Cute, but not really fauna (artistic representations of fauna, yes) Flashlight? Lighting a bit directed (too strong on the bear\'s muzzle and kitten\'s ear). Very clear shot. 5 Rob the Swash

Today's animals
by Bud J

Comment by Jacko:
lol. Vary cute. 6

Today's animals
by Bud J

Comment by Dustin:
nice photo. good job.

Today's animals
by Bud J

Comment by Chuckie:
Good job, i like the photo.

Today's animals
by Bud J

Comment by kellie:
good job

Phalaenopsis Orchid
by Bud J

Comment by kiwiness:
Lovely orchids! I find there is too much in this pic for some reason, my eyes keep moving all over the image and can't settle on one particular object. Maybe a shallower DOF may have blurred the background out more. Another idea would have been to put up a black (or colored) sheet of cardboard behind the orchids so you have a uniform background.

Phalaenopsis Orchid
by Bud J

Comment by deckyon:
Nice flower, bad background.

Phalaenopsis Orchid
by Bud J

Comment by pinback:
Pretty, but the background is too much of a distraction.

Today's animals
by Bud J

Comment by GreggeN:
I feel this lacks effort - there are all sorts of real animals out there that you could shoot.