Well you've certainly provided a nice array of textures here. Unfortunately, they're a bit hard to perceive at first, due to the closeness of their color range(s).

Had this been the backdrop for something of a different and contrasting color, or colors, such as a structure, this might've worked a bit more. Or perhaps, as the foreground for a much wider shot, showing the surrounding area, including sky etc.

Keep 'em coming.

Its good pic, as Rob said the different textures are great, its clear and would look good as a desktop.. the only thing that I have a problem with is the colour.. its too light and its all the same, maybe thats how you wanted it? I would like to see the original colour but thats just my preference..

I like the different shades of color here.

Very nice final presentation to us, the The Infamous Tommy. Framing et al.

To my eyes, I perceive a lot of aforethought, both behind the lens and then that of your time spent in the editing chair ... and that you have indeed kicked up your imagery. And I will note, that your other somewhat recent posting, namely; "Over the Bay" is a quality image too.

Now then ... your image here.

Textures are an artistic soft spot for me. And I will add that I think this one works better as an abstract when viewing it, as opposed to a 'traditional' photo with a more clearly defined focal subject.

On that note, your composition is quite good, I feel. You've made good use of the leading lines of the tops of the one kind of grass/plant to guide your viewer around your image.

On that note ... I will pose a question for you. Where do your eyes end up resting?

You did achieve an effective balance between the competing elements for one's eye. I see three things happening here in this one ... the verticals of the backdrop grasses ... mid and interior area grasses within frame ... and then that of the natural framing of the right-hand and foreground grass(es).

However, the shadowed area or portion might not be your intended mark, perhaps?

That said, there is a feeling generated for me; serenity ... when viewing your visual offering ... that I do like and enjoy.

Suggestion and going off on somewhat of a tangent here ... don't shoot in the mid-day sun. If you can avoid it. And delve into your camera's manual and locate your 'Exposure Compensation'.

The Short Description:

Exposure Compensation is a feature of a camera that allows you to adjust the exposure measured by its light meter. Usually, the range of adjustment goes from +2 to -2 EV in 1/3 steps.

Take a few succeeding shots at varying exposure compensated values. Might be of some benefit once you are in the editing chair and sorting through your photos.

And consider a B & W presentation if your image is about forms and shapes. Just some thoughts for next time.

And I hesitate in mentioning that word ... but, I will. You got hammered in the booth because of the abstract nature of your image.

Do..not..sweat..this ... indeed, small stuff. Your image deserves more, simply stated.

Thanks for sharing your creative efforts, Thomas.

Ok, next one?

:o)

This is a beatiful photo!!! AND the focus!!! 'MAZZZZZZING!!! I lovelovelove ITTT!!!

huggg
Jazzie

(P.S Can't really compete with Les now can I?)

Hi Tommy, I love all the different textures that you captured in this image. They are all unique in their own special way.
I find my eye drawn to the right side of the image though...it seems to me as though there is bit of burn-out on the left side and my eyes don't grab anything there quite as easily. This could be form the sun? or post-editing?

I really like the vertical grasses in the background. Makes for an interesting backdrop for the entire composition.
I also like the simplistic, minimalistic frame that you used. Just enough but it certainly does not overwhelm the picture.
I would like to see a bit of a warmer color added to the left side to take away the glare that I perceive.
Many thanks for shooting, editing and posting this for me :=)

wow! i don't really know what to say.... mimi and Les said it all! So um... is "Awesome" okay? hehe
Anyway, i like this a lot (i didn't know you were also a photographer) There seems to almost be something magical about it.
Thanks for sharing!

nice shot , i like the colors cool... >_<