Reviews from

Autumn Noir

Big-tooth aspen leaves and deer skull

16 total reviews 
Comment from Stringbean


Your central composition is visually strong. A gorgeous Mixed Media of the deer skull surrounded by beautiful fall leaves. Very well photographed in good lighting, sharp focus, and outstanding details and clarity in your photography. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing! Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2019
    Sincere thanks for the wonderful review and well wishes,topped with that glorious extra star!
Comment from Envision


The leaves are really awesome. Great color that looks great with the darkness. The skull has very nice detail and the textures stands out well.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 02-Nov-2019
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


That deer skull must be your lucky charm as you've photographed it in so many setting--each becoming your signature shot!

Impressive mixed media rendition.
Excellent colors & textures. Interesting modification.
Great lighting & compact framing.

Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2019
    Thanks for the great review,I appreciate it very much!
Comment from jesuel


what a great photo i really like it it is kind of spooky the color is great the detail is great i really like the arrangement very clever and created fine work here

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2019
    Thanks for the great review,I appreciate it very much!
Comment from liseworks


This is pretty awesome with the leaves with great colours to showcase that wonderful skull and antlers. I see the beauty in this. Love the colours and the presentation, the leaf on the skull itself is great, I didn't realize it was done in water until I read the description

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2019
    Thanks very much for the great review,I?m glad you like this!
Comment from Lucas Sizov


Leeann, this is wonderful composition! Deep amazing depth! Limited color choice is dramatic! Dark background works well! All natural! You have a rich imagination and creative ability. Nicely done!!!

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2019
    Thanks very much for the wonderful review and compliments,I am very honored!
Comment from Darth Chelios


I like all types of skulls, they intrigue me. You have created a scene that I appreciate and relate to.
I was born in the fall, I'm a water baby and I love skulls <3
Well done!

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 29-Oct-2019
    Cool! I?m always happy to meet a fellow skull enthusiast,I thank you very much for your review;feel free to check out the other skull images I have in my portfolio!
reply by Darth Chelios on 30-Oct-2019
    Right on! I'll check em out!
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2019
    Just remembered this is a ?blind? contest,so my name wasn?t on the posting,so unless you know who I am already,i can?t tell you until after the voting! :)
reply by Darth Chelios on 30-Oct-2019
    i might have an idea. i think you won the black and white contest.
Comment from cleo85


The mixed media is skilfully composed. The scenery looks natural-realistic, as if found outdoors at a walk in the light of the moon. The soft glow of the skull emphasizes this expression. The photo was well focused, the skull and the leaves show refined details and textures. The colors look realistic. The mixed media is well framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 29-Oct-2019
    Many sincere thanks for a very detailed and well thought out review!
reply by cleo85 on 30-Oct-2019
    You're very welcome. :o)
Comment from avmurray


When I see a skull I am almost sure who has been behind the lens. I really like the idea of submerging it in water and let the colorful Autumn leaves float on the Surface. The all black background is of course Perfect for both the skull and the leaves to stand out in an excellent way.

The photo is Sharp showing Clear and well defined details all over, and the exposure is Perfect.

The format and framing is Perfect, and I like the centered position of the skull. A truly lovely, original and well taken photo With an excellent DOF, and I wish you Luck With the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 29-Oct-2019
    Many thanks for the wonderfully detailed review and comments,as well as the well wishes and the glorious extra star!
reply by avmurray on 30-Oct-2019
    You are more than welcome.
Comment from Len Shood


The image is very nice indeed, well composed and a wonderful tonal contrast.
Six stars for going just that bit further than pointing and shooting and arranging this super shot.
Well done.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 29-Oct-2019
    Thank you so very much for the great review in appreciation for my efforts,the extra star is extremely appreciated. I may not have had the daunting challenge you faced with photographing a leaf in water,but there was just enough of a trickle feeding the small pool I had this set up in to cause the leaves to drift off,causing me to have to wrangle them back into ?place?!
reply by Len Shood on 30-Oct-2019
    Yep, moving leaves is not easy ... like folding up water. Your efforts were totally rewarded
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2019
    :D !!