Reviews from

The Color of Hope

Color Photography contest entry

8 total reviews 
Comment from MKFlood


well really the pumpkins are expressing that they have hope they wont be gutted..wink.. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of the pumpkins and flowers is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 29-Oct-2016
    I hadn't thought of that, but you may be right. Lol. Thank you so much for your review and comments! :)
Comment from iPhone7


At first I was not too sure about this scene. Pink pumpkins? Then I read your narrative and it all clicked. This is a great depiction of this very important issue. The fact that it shows support due to the colors, it also conveys a sense of hope and a joy for life with all its beauty that is staring us in the face. I wish you all the best in the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016
    Thank you so much Steve. I really appreciate your comments and generous rating! Sue P. :)
Comment from avmurray


Even if I know that pink is being related to the cancer cause, I did not think of that when I first looked at this photo. After I read your reply to my review when you told me about your battle against cancer, I fully understand that you fell for this scene. I especially like your selective coloring to make all the pink items stand out without competing with other colors. A very creative approach, and a very fine entry for this contest.

Your photo is also nice and sharp and it is such clear and well defined details to seen both in the pumpkins and the flowers. The all over exposure is very good, but still I would have tried to darken the lower right corner.

The photo is also nicely cropped and I think all the items have got a fine placement within the frame. I think this is a beautiful and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest Sue.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016
    Thank you so much. Funny I really didn't notice the bright glare on the bottom right until you pointed it out. I'm still learning to do some of the editing things. I know I had figured that out, but now forgot so need to relearn it. I guess I hadn't done it enough yet for it to stick. But I agree that would make it better. I really appreciate your comments and input! Sue P. :)
reply by avmurray on 27-Oct-2016
    You are more tank welcome Sue.
Comment from Zilyram


Good use of selective coloring - think I would have liked to see the whole chair in frame otherwise a great shot with an important message. Great focus. Hope you continue to win the battle and stay in good health.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016
    Thank you so much for your review and comments. I appreciate it! :)
Comment from michiganmike


Think pink. A very nice shot with an excellent message. I like the composition and the way you stressed the pink. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016
    Thank you for your review and rating. I appreciate it! :)
Comment from shore1inspire.


a grate picture in support for breast cancer awareness month.
I hope you are doing well as can be.
I like how you b/w feature highlighting the pink.
great job, good luck.
wishing you my best.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 27-Oct-2016
    Thank you for your review and I appreciate your comments and well wishes! :)
reply by shore1inspire. on 27-Oct-2016
    your welcome,
    keep the faith. :-)
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Selective coloring...
Excellent choice of subject.
But I guess the more colors, the more votes at the poll.
Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation.
Impressive mixed media rendition. Excellent colors & textures. Interesting modification. Great lighting & framing. Thanks for sharing! Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016
    Thank you. I appreciate your review and kind comments. :)
Comment from a.samathasena


What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice scene.Great entrance.Very Nice presentation.Color pumpkins,flowers and all are very nice and make a nice scene.The Light and color balance are very nice.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.{Wish Your Contest.}

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016


reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016
    Thank you so much for your review and kind comments. :)