Welcome to Caedes. Hope you can trust us soon enough to tell us how you'd like to be addressed by fellow Caedians - we're a pretty friendly lot here...anne =D
Critiquing art of any kind is utterly subjective. When I vote on your images, I look at several things. First, my initial gut reaction. Then, is it straight (if it should be); is the color correct or if intentionally saturated or desaturated, was it done properly and does it enhance the image; composition - if you intended a bulls-eye, unless it's an outstanding image that is really served by centering the subject, it'll get dinged; is the horizon dead center - again, unless there's an obvious reason that makes it a better photo, no points; is the subject interesting and uncluttered; is the image sharp; is the depth of field right for this composition, is there a catchlight in the creature's eye; would I hang this on my wall; is it an image I'd be proud to display; is it artistic or just a snapshot; does it move me; is there a message conveyed; is it documentary in nature and if so, does it tell the story in such a way it makes me want more. When I critique a photo in your gallery, I'm only suggesting what my subjective nature prefers. No need to defend your position if you like your image the way it is. If you give me constructive criticism on my pieces, I guarantee you I will take them to heart. I love to improve! Bring it on Caedians! Love, anne =D
Hi Danielle, thanks for adding "A Lady Enters" to your faves. Much appreciated and glad you liked the photo. Have a lovely evening and a great day, ~Wendell
Hi Danielle and thanks for the fav on "Checkmate, Next." How time flies. I took that picture at a branch campus for the Ohio State University while my soon-to-be freshman son was taking some entry tests. Now he is a junior and at the main campus of OSU. Your fav'ng brought back some very nice memories. ~~ John
Thanks for your response on "The Change Drug". It was greatly appreciated, and the encouragement came at a time when I desperately needed it. God Bless You! =-]
Thanks for your comments regarding Solitude. Much appreciated! This is the first time I've approached an image with the use of the people and the effects.
For in and out, above, about, below,
'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show,
Play'd in a Box whose Candle is the Sun,
Round which we Phantom Figures come and go.
From Edward Fitzgerald's Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Hello Danielle....Many thanks for taking the time to view (STONEHENGE UK) - (FIRED IN ANGER) - (GIVE ME A SMILE)and for adding the picures to your favourites,it is very much appreciated...Thankyou again....All the best to you Danielle........................Mick.
I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God. - Abraham Lincoln
I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God. - Abraham Lincoln
Hello Danielle...Many thanks for taking the time to view (NATURAL BEAUTY)and for adding the picture to your favourites,it is very much appreciated..I love to watch the wildlife especially the different variety of birds that frequent this location...Thankyou again...All the very best to you Danielle......Mick.