Patriotic Spirit
by malenurse1979

Comment by Ja-9:
quite vivid and bright, excellent focus and processing

Patriotic Spirit
by malenurse1979

Comment by KarenNfld:
Good composition, good job.

The Battle of Pea Ridge
by malenurse1979

Comment by VitaminB:
Greetings from Critique club

When I first saw your photo, before even reading what challenge it was from, I must say I do like it, and I feel it is well composed. Good example of how the rule of thirds can be applied to improve the composition of an image. The fence in the background also draws the eye to the subject nicely.

But, as the commenters mentioned, this doesn't meet the challenge in many viewers' eyes, mine included. My own understanding of still life is something that is inanimate, but also something that seems to have been put together intentionally by the photographer, such as arranging a number of items in a pleasing composition, and then photographing them.

So, while your photo is very good, the score suffered because of DNMC votes.

VitaminB

The Battle of Pea Ridge
by malenurse1979

Comment by mikears:
Nice shot but it's not really my interpretation of what 'Still Life' should be

The Battle of Pea Ridge
by malenurse1979

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
I'm not getting still life here, certainly not inthe classical notion of an arranged composition. Fails to meet the challenge, IMO.

The Battle of Pea Ridge
by malenurse1979

Comment by cth:
love the subject and composition but too dark overall i think

The Battle of Pea Ridge
by malenurse1979

Comment by carlo:
The line of the cannon draws me to the end of the cannon, which is obstructed!

Teeny Preemie Toes
by malenurse1979

Comment by Ammie:
Great idea.

Teeny Preemie Toes
by malenurse1979

Comment by suemack:
Precious life and a wonderful shot. My prayers and best wishes with this little one.

IMG_0161-3.jpg
by malenurse1979

Comment by Kelli:
I would clone out the extra legs/feet and hand. Good luck, you're getting lots of good advice!