Reviews from

Church in the Valley

A view of a church.

36 total reviews 
Comment from Sumserfield


That's a cute little church nestled in the trees. It would have been amazing to get a view from a little higher, but it looks good as is. You might try cropping out the lighter speckles on the lower right, all the way up to the power lines. It's only minor though and not necessary.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016


reply by the author on 07-Feb-2016
    Thank you for your review, I really appreciate it. JackJr.
Comment from Tuccibella


How beautiful! The stark contrast of the white church in between all the lush greenery. How do you get there? Love the shadows from the clouds on the mountains. Gorgeous piece. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016


reply by the author on 07-Feb-2016
    Thank you once again for your review, I definitely appreciate it. JackJr.
Comment from Mi.Michigan


the "Little Small Church in the Valley" (I sang this song when I was young:)
Great clarity of line and focus on church -
yes, this depicts "a church in the Valley...a stand out!
Background - beautiful Blue Mountains - the range??
The green tree surround - protection? yes, it must be - surrounded by His...
Right side meadow - great contrast to the mountain tree forest -
Background blue sky - beautiful contrast of blue to greens below - blending to mountain blue -
Balance: - the small white cloud in distance to white church in the valley - to white tree trunks and branches -
Beautiful photo - I would have liked to have seen more of the blue sky above mountain range - but, this might have been challenging for placement of church in photo -
Thanks for sharing this photo - best to you in contest -

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2016
    This is making me blush, the fine comments that you gave, I really appreciate the time you gave reviewing my photo. Thank you very much. JackJr.
reply by Mi.Michigan on 06-Feb-2016
    You are very welcome!! Best to you!
Comment from collins24


Not a bad photo I would of like to have seen a bit more sky as this is a nice blue sky it would of made the photo a lot better.All You got to do is a wider angle that would of been a good photo.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2016
    I really appreciate your review, thank you very much. JackJr.
Comment from Steve Hanulec


This is a very nice image Jack, as for myself I would of liked to see a little more of the front of the church. But then again, I'm sure if you could, you would! Overall it's a super image! Thanks for the sub...Steve H.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2016
    Thank you for the review, I really appreciate it. JackJr.
reply by Steve Hanulec on 06-Feb-2016
    Your quite welcome...Steve H.
Comment from avmurray


I think this looks like a lovely little church, and the landscape surrounding it looks magnificent. I especially like how the tree on the left is working as a nice and natural framing, and I also think your POV was very good.

Your photo is also nice and sharp and the church is standing out well defined against all the green trees. The all over exposure is also fine, but the whites are probably pretty close to being blown out.

The photo is nicely cropped and the church has got a very fine placement off to the left. I think this is a really lovely and well taken photo, and with a very good DOF.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2016
    Thank you for the nice review, I really appreciate it. JackJr.
reply by avmurray on 06-Feb-2016
    You are more than welcome Jack.
Comment from EDBD1


The composition is lovely! I like the way the church spire appears out of the lovely, detailed folds if green in the earth. Such amazing colors, and such a nice simple church! I do think there is a tiny bit of hot on the white of the church, but it is only probably noticeable to an anal person like me, who studies each shot in depth. This looks so calm, and exudes a peaceful feel. To capture emotion that the viewer can relate to, is simply GREAT photography.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2016
    Thank you for your review, I really appreciate it. JackJr.
Comment from Lilibug6


This is so beautiful! I love how the church is nestled in the trees :) The focus is spot on! The colors are fantastic! The lighting and angle of the shot are fantastic! Great job and a pleasure to view! A cyber 6 as I am all out for the week! =) Lori

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2016
    I really appreciate your review, thank you very much. JackJr.
reply by Lilibug6 on 06-Feb-2016
    My pleasure! Lori
Comment from Barb Baker


Don't worry. You have a keeper!! I love this photograph. What a place to worship, out nestled among all of Gods wonderful creations. His beautiful mountains are in view as well as His green hills and whatever creatures inhabit all of it
Love the white of the church nestled against the lush green of the hills... This is a real story teller! Love the composition and the framing. Worthy of a ten if we had tens!
Thank you so much for sharing.
Barb Baker

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2016
    Thank you very much for the nice review, I really appreciate it. JackJr.
Comment from cakemp55


The church in the midst of the trees certainly adds interest. Nicely composed and good focus. Love the mountains in the background. Harmonious colours and well balanced. Well done.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016


reply by the author on 06-Feb-2016
    I really appreciate your review, thank you very much. JackJr.