Hollycruz

I love Jellyfish! I find them fascinating creatures. When I see them I

can't help but feel like I'm peering into a whole new world.

I like your composition here. I think the position of the sun flare is perfect. :)

I think black and white was the perfect choice for this image. It suits it well. :)

I think this image has great lighting and color. I also really like their expressions. :)

One night my husband and I decided to go for a little drive. We ended up at Brighton State Beach. It was dusk and there weren't many people around at the time. At first it seemed like any other evening walk on the beach. My son was enjoying the freedom of being able to just run around and explore. All of a sudden the few birds that were there were joined with thousands of birds that seemed to come out of no where. We were surrounded! The food supply must have been plentiful to cause such a frenzy. The birds zipped and zoomed, dived and splashed all around us as the surface of the ocean was blanketed in blackness. My son just stood there in amazement at the site. It was exciting and terrifying at the same time!

Resting in the morning light through the back window is one of my dog Kati's favorite things to do. On this particular morning as I was watching her rest so peacefully I was reminded of how much I liked to do this same thing as a little girl. I loved to snuggle up on the couch and sleep in until I was awakened by the warm light through the window as it shone on my face. It made me smile and I decided that it was the perfect time for me to practice. It had been just over a month since I purchased my first DSLR and I was eager to learn. I was still figuring out the differences between aperture and shutter speed and their relationship together. I took several photos that morning trying different things. This one is my favorite.

I like the color contrast here. The bright oranges against the blue is very appealing. Also, I like the sense of movement. Since there is no focal point your eyes are left wandering around the image, which is exactly what it's like looking into an aquarium full of fish. :)

Playing at the beach when suddenly surrounded by thousands of birds.

Exciting yet terrifying! Any thoughts are appreciated.

I like how you composed this. The Santa and the two fish seem to be lined up in a natural eye path. Making it easy to go from one to the next without overwhelming the eyes. I like the color and lights as well. great image!

This is a reflection of the tree and lights on the television screen.

I wanted to experiment with long exposure. I've only made a few

attempts with long exposure so any tips or advice is greatly appreciated.

Very neat perspective. It's very intriguing and it draws me in. I find it beautiful.

I really love the colors and all the different textures of this photo. Each one has its own place yet compliments the rest. Well done!

My goal is to improve and get better. Any tips or advice on how to do

so is much appreciated. all comments welcome. Thank you so much!

I love the texture the ripples give against the reflection. Very good capture!

This is a beautiful capture. I really love the colors. Especially the contrast between the body and the base of the wings and the rest of the photo. Thanks for sharing!

Wow! Nicely done. I love the focus around the face. The blur of the back ground frames the face very well. Thanks for sharing!

I like the capture of the reflection. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

I like the setting here. A sweet little girl with a reminder of child hood. I also think that your choice of black and white worked well. Thanks for sharing!

I like the lighting you used here. I do have to agree, to much sharpness. But still I like it. The title is very fitting. Thanks.