Reviews from

Look into a Backyard

Taken in Greece

10 total reviews 
Comment from Kathy Banich


Whew, I'm glad I caught this one - I've been wanting to offer a review but got busy with the Holiday.

This is a very appealing image that adds wonderful scale, depth and interest to the scene. The kitty, lounging at the entrance of the gate certainly adds to the story as well as a nice splash of color, which captures the viewer(s) eye (i.e., a strong focal point). The feline along with the open gates, appear to offer a welcomed invite to step into the scene and check out what's behind the stone wall.

The image is perfectly dialed in with all settings and has successfully achieved a tack sharp, straight image with nice lighting contrast. The exposure is balanced and avoids both clipping and blocking.

Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review Kathy.
Comment from alaskapat


This is a beautiful entry for this contest! I love the way the arched opening acts as framing for the back yard.
The orange tabby cat is adorable as it just relaxes on the walkway,
Well photographed with correct camera settings , it's a wonderful scene !
Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review Pat.
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


A beautiful picture of the Ginger Tom Cat relaxing in the gateway into a sunlit backyard in Greece, with what appears to be a Bone growing over the archway above. Artistic composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan,

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review Susan.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This is such a lovely shot of a backyard in Greece. The cat puts life into the picture.! Your framing is excellent, and the interaction of light, shadows, and colours is visually appealing. Good luck!

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review Seshadri.
Comment from suzannethompson2


Very good entry for the contest. I like the angle you used for this, showing another doorway framed through the first frame. The alert cat in the foreground creates added interest. Very good camera techniques. Lovely composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review Suzanne.
Comment from nikman


A good looking entry into the competition posted here! Your fine composition offers us a classical example of framing in photography. Exposure and sharpness are good. Like the cat. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review Nikman.
Comment from suffolkbrian


Real good one for this contest the doorway makes a good framework together with the brickwork,and the cat adds that final touch,and like its laid back in this,good one...Brian

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review Brian.
reply by suffolkbrian on 06-Jan-2025
    you are welcome
Comment from soulfeeder


Such a pleasant scene of this open gate showing the greeneries with the light and shadows that interplayed and the most comfortable cat. I also like the vines. Excellent cropping, angle, exposure setting, and focus. The clarity of textures of the stony arch and its shape is beautiful. I also enjoy the depth of field. A stellar entry to this Frame Contest.

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review Nieves.
Comment from orchidrn


This is a great entry into the contest. The archway is a perfect frame to the courtyard beyond. The cat in the entrance way is perfect! The focus and clarity, tones and exposure are excellent. This picture would be one I would love to hang on a wall in my house.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review Michele.
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A very beautiful visual presented here. Composition shades tones colours and overall presentation is extremely well done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review Maureen.