A Study In Green
by Cuttooth

Comment by CNovack:
Very nice greens on this lorikeet and the backdrop complements the colors as well:-) IMHO, this is a slightly average shot but has the potential to improve and move into a 7 or above score. First the exposure has the lighting falling harshly on the top of the head and upper side of the bird. Closing down the aperature or using a faster shutter speed would let less light in to prevent overexposure and blown highlights. IMHO, it is always better to show the full body rather than chop it so; unless you want the viewer to focus on a certain portion to show us something like focusing on the eye to show us the heart that beats within. A vertical composition capturing the complete body of the bird will show us it's beauty all the more but it would also follow/compliment the body lines that flow in a vertical presentation.

A Study In Green
by Cuttooth

Comment by robm001:
and clarity.

A Study In Green
by Cuttooth

Comment by bmartuch:
Fabulous colors and detail.

Memories of Yesteryear
by Cuttooth

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Initial impression: Too much foreground, too little car.

Technical: Looks like a handheld shot. Nothing wrong with that, but if you see this car every day, you may be able to see more interesting angles to shoot from, with or without a tripod. DOF could be deeper, shutter a little slower (aka hint: tripod!) PP good, not overdone, helps the colour pop.

Artistic: Not bad, but could be so much better. The wreckage should be dominant and here it looks dangerously close to being an afterthought. Even just shooting from a squatting position, and shooting slightly up, could have added some interesting persepective. If your tripod won't let you get close to the ground, take a chance...hold your camera on the ground, aim it up, and shoot blind. See what you got, adjust accordingly, try again.

Overall: I can see what you want to get, but you have to take more risks. Change your pov - get on your tummy, your side, your back...concentrate on filling the frame a bit more with the subject. And never hurts to ask permission to go in and shoot, just ask nicely and smile sweetly. :-)

Hope this helps!

Feel free to pm me with any questions,

Susan

A Salmon Dinner Makes Me Happy
by Cuttooth

Comment by Ja-9:
good idea...well done

A Salmon Dinner Makes Me Happy
by Cuttooth

Comment by hesitant:
had some fun working it out (before reading the title of course) Has a 'froggy' kind of expression - good luck

Memories of Yesteryear
by Cuttooth

Comment by Mitch55:
Nice processing, not overdone. Clear, subtle colors. My favorite so far.

Memories of Yesteryear
by Cuttooth

Comment by jimbone:
Nice find. I like the low saturation, that works well with this challenge. I might have cropped it with a little less foreground and left to increase the subject size.

Lush
by Cuttooth

Comment by Ja-9:
such vibrant color...

Lush
by Cuttooth

Comment by bjoern:
What a view!