Surface of the Sun
by djshmuck

Comment by RedRuthann:
I very much like the idea and the composition. Although it may be intentional, it is too dark for me - I can't really enjoy it (and yes my monitor is adjusted correctly). It is a great photo, but needs a little work. 7
Ruthann

Surface of the Sun
by djshmuck

Comment by anitra:
depth of field loses the detail in the foreground

Surface of the Sun
by djshmuck

Comment by karmat:
Interesting focus. I like the blur in the foreground (normally I don't). And like how you have actually caught several different textures at one time. don't know if you use any post-processing, but if you can, it might make the picture have a little more zing if you brighten it up a little by adding some saturation and brightening/contrast. karmat

Surface of the Sun
by djshmuck

Comment by sheyingshi88:
The sun needs some more depth of field. Also, it's a bit dull.

Surface of the Sun
by djshmuck

Comment by janfries:
good choice of framing for this one. Brings out the texture.

Surface of the Sun
by djshmuck

Comment by GinaRothfels:
Needs greater depth of field. Also the lighting makes it quite dull. Perhaps you could have done something with the contrast, saturation or lightening tools to brighten it up.

Surface of the Sun
by djshmuck

Comment by Swashbuckler:
This is an O.K. Macro shot. My issues are: it's a bit dark and the depth of field isn't as wide as I would like to see it. The lower and upper 1/4 of this shot are out of focus. I know the shot would have been a little lower interest, but straight on would have avoided some of this. 6 Swash

Surface of the Sun
by djshmuck

Comment by mcmurma:
a bit dark, but nice composition. it makes for an interesting image. some ppl may complain about the sharpness, but i like the fuzzy foreground. it adds depth. i wish it had a bit more color... ~mcmurma
Aesthetics...6
Meets Challenge...6
Overall...6

Surface of the Sun
by djshmuck

Comment by KarenB:
This has some rich textures. However, the photograph would be more successful with the levels/curves kicked up a bit, and the saturation (for yellow and a bit on green) boosted. Was it a cloudy day, or did you take this indoors? Nice idea, good texture, bad lighting.

Surface of the Sun
by djshmuck

Comment by drewmedia:
I really like the idea, but I'd like to see this much brighter and bolder -- better lighting? levels adjustment?