Reviews from

Pine-ing Away...

Deer skull and white pine cones

9 total reviews 
Comment from Envision


Fitting title! There is so much rich and enjoyable texture throughout this image. This is a perfect environment for the black and white format. The pine cones and the tree bark add visually interesting patterns. The deer skull is interesting.

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 29-Jun-2018
    Thank you very much for reviewing this photo,I really appreciate it! :) LeeAnn
Comment from avmurray


What a beautiful entry this is into this kind of contest. This photo just looks great in black and white, and I especially like the fine distinctions between light and dark. The photo is also filled with interesting textures.

Your photo is also nice and sharp showing really clear and well defined details in all the items, and the exposure is just spot on.

The format and framing is perfect, and the scull has got a very good placement off to the right. This is an original and creative still life in nature, and indeed a well taken photo. I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
    Many thanks for a much appreciated and excellent review! :) LeeAnn
reply by avmurray on 17-Jun-2018
    You are most welcome LeeAnn.
Comment from GaliaG


Did you find it like this or is this an arranged scene?

In any case, an excellent scene, done with good lighting and focus

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
    Yes,it is an arranged scene,combining my love of pinecones and deer skulls! :) Many thanks for your review! LeeAnn
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Impressive capture!
An interesting initial impact.
Impressive b&w rendition. Excellent tonal range.

Nice features & textures.

Good lighting & tall format framing.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2018
    Many thanks for your great review! :) LeeAnn
Comment from nikman


A pretty good entry into the competition posted here, even though the subject is a little gruesome for my tastes! Your fine image benefits from being well composed, sharp with good exposure. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2018
    Thanks so very much for taking the time to view this and leave a review ; you could have passed this over, but you didn't, which makes me appreciate your review even more! :) LeeAnn
Comment from Nancy Montana


This photo shows the sadness of death, and the beauty of the animal. The overall appearance of the photo is stunning. Black and white drives home the intention of the picture.

It is not uncommon to locate the racks of a big buck, but to find the entire skull is rarer.

Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2018
    Many thanks for a wonderful review,I am very honored! :) LeeAnn
reply by Nancy Montana on 15-Jun-2018
    You are very welcome LeeAnn. It was my pleasure to review your work.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
    I truly appreciate your insight into the photo;my intention with my deer skull photos is to show that there is still beauty in what remains. :) LeeAnn
reply by Nancy Montana on 16-Jun-2018
    You are most certainly welcome. It is a pleasure to do the reviews.
Comment from alaskapat


Perfect title! Well photographed with good sharp focus, the image is clear, well exposed, good conversion to Black and white, nice tonal variations , nice detail in the deer skull and the pine cones, subjects are well placed in the frame. Well presented , interesting image best to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018
    Thanks so very much-truly appteciate your review! LeeAnn
Comment from Sean T Phelan


EXCELLENT,Shadow Catcher! : D
This is just the sort of image that I really like,my friend!
Pleasantly Unusual and maybe even somewhat eerie!
A really 'Good Show'!
~Sean

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018
    Thanks SO much,Sean,your review and extra star have made my day! :) LeeAnn
reply by Sean T Phelan on 14-Jun-2018
    You're very welcome,LeeAnn!
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice setting and a fine collection of needles and cones to go with your skull. A well composed shot with a complete range of tones. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018
    Thanks so very much! :) LeeAnn