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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Horoscope Fish" data-source="post: 193297" data-attributes="member: 13090">Turtle:  I'd have to rule out the turtle since it's clearly (ha!) out of focus and suffering wash out from the flash. Those are two "deadly sins" in my book since both are easily avoided and the picture looks like a snapshot, not anything really considered, if you know what I mean. Personally, I find this shot lacking compositionally as well as aesthetically. I know I'm sounding harsh, but if someone asks for critique, I assume you're wearing your Big Boy (or Girl) Pants. It's how I learned (and continue to learn).Boats: The boats shot is nice, but a little... Snapshot-esque in my opinion as well. I mean, what's the focus here? If it's the boats, GIVE ME BOATS... Also, there is an awful lot of dark, heavy, empty space at the bottom (where you could have put MOAR BOTE). Still, it's a clean, crisp shot. Exposure is dead on, focus is sharp, color saturation and hues are are superb. Technically a very well done shot in my opinion.Rainforest: Third shot could be really nice; compositionally I like it, but somebody really needs to dial back the Saturation/Vibrance sliders! I want to vote for this shot but the over-processing makes it look "cartoonish" and I just can't do it. This one coulda been a contenduh!Beach:  Nice beach shot... That horizon line, though, perfectly bisecting the shot, is killing me. Give me beach, or give me sky, but don't put that horizon line through dead center. Still, it's a very pretty shot. A little overdone and lacking a clear subject but the colors are nice, exposure is good. Technically well done over all.For me, it's a bit of a tie between the boats and the beach shot. I'll come back in a few minutes, look at just those two contenders, and cast an actual vote.Edit: It was close, but the boats finally won me over......</blockquote>

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