AmyHelmick

The simplicity of the composition (round) is striking. The texture and tones are seen later (at least for me). I really like this one Marco. You've gotten some really good shot of these mushrooms, varied and creative.

This one is my favorite of these I think.

Amy

Beautiful tones. Very descriptive of the heartiness of the plant. This has the richness of a film shot. 

Amy

These colors are those of a tiger. There's something mesmerizing about this one.

Amy

The stump is like a puzzled canine.

The photo is fabulous.

Amy

I don't know how you get your models to assume these improbable, but believable positions, Dana. You really must give great direction as well as capturing scenes beautifully.

Amy

Nice one, Marco. I love that the limb looks like some sort of sea monster. In fact, that is the first thing I saw, before the birds. 

Amy

Thanks for your impression Carlos. I kind of thought that too. It's the tones in this one I think that read as sand.

Amy

Ditto all of the above. You always seem to know just the perfect amount of environment to include in the frame.

Amy

Michael, I enjoy the variety in your work. Not many people here seem to do interiors. You have a very good eye those, better than most.  This is a fine example of that.

Amy

Drew, I feel lucky that this one and your "Drone" piece are side by side on my feed. Otherwise, I wouldn't have noticed the similarities. While they are very different pieces, there are similarities in general shapes and components.They both have a "bow tie" area, and color flow similarities as well.

I find this interesting because I have found that in my own work themes of shape/form tend repeat often totally without conscious planning on my part. If you subscribe to any Jungian thought, it becomes even more interesting. 

I don't know if you noticed the similarities here or not, but that's what struck me as the most interesting in these two pieces.

Amy

I think the BW presentation of this works the best. There's definitely a planetary feel. Makes a nice abstract. 

Amy

It's like peeking into an improbably placed aquarium glass.

Amy

Dana, this is another interesting motion piece. I, too, like the feet. The black "ribbons" bring a nice dimension to this one.

I do confess that I find the lack of easily visible facial features a bit disturbing. I don't think "disturbing" is always a bad thing, but as the viewer it makes me uneasy. Perhaps the Chaos of Thought title relates to this aspect of losing any clear direction or identity.

Another thought-provoking piece. Congrats!

Amy

Thanks you two. I hope to have some photography time this weekend.

Amy

Thank you, Brendan.

Jack and Mark, thanks for your comments. The light in that room helps a lot.

Amy

Highlights blown, focus off- these things I know.:-/

Well, I was about to congratulate you on the wonderful skin texture of the back when it opened from the thumbnail I I realized it is sand, so I guess I'd definitely say I agree with Jack on this one.

Subtle, beautiful.

Amy

It just works. That blue band of sky seems very important. I'm glad you included it.

Amy

Lots to like about this one, Mark: the vibrant color, the game of jump-rope, sans kids, and the painted over graffiti (which my curiosity strains to view); all grounded by that wonderful grass). I just want to keep looking.

Amy

I like the thumbnail, I really like it big. 

Amy

This is our world, now. And yes, I agree that you do get some wonderful work with your mobile device.

I like the subtle use of selective color here.

Amy

Gail, this is a lovely floral with that strong romance vibe. I'm not a plant person, so I didn't know it's name until now. These are very beautiful and you present them well.

Amy