very nice pic for simple and the background works very well. Very fitting for the theme. I would be tempted to crop the grey line out.
I really like your take on identity, nicely composed with all the different components.
Communication is a lovely shot kids doing what they do best
Simple - very similar to my shot I like the black and white but I would have brought the rose stem in from a corner, although some times that can make it harder to get the view you want on the flower :/
Communication... Lovely, a wonderful shot, I really like the processing, and the look on her face is wonderful.
Simple... Really like it, it's clean and simple. Not sure it wouldn't have worked well with just bringing in the corner of the tile that the rose is sat on, sort of framing the rose more.
your images all seem to have a very soft and gentle composition (although your focus is sharp) it's a very nice style you have. 'Communicate' and 'Identity' are superb.
Hi Sarah - your Commuication shot is just gorgeous Fantastic mood, great expression on the little girl's face...just a lovely shot. The processing is so delicate too...great
And Simple - another rose shot I find the tile lines a tad distracting I'm afraid...the rose itself is lovely and there is an air of sadness about the shot for me....a fallen rose,discarded? I'm rambling!
Nice pair of theme fitters
Simple - I think a closer crop on the rose and loose the lines from the tiles - slightly distracting imo
Communication: The shot's great - you've caught the perfect expression on the little girl's face - concentrating on what her big brother (?) is saying. The processing has the look of an Old Master and perfectly suits her pretty dress, and the innocence of her expression. Beautiful portrait.
Simple: I think the line at the bottom is distracting, but I'd leave the others in - it puts the flower in context and makes the most of the negative space. Fits the bill very well, Sarah.
Look forward to Fresh Start when you're ready!
Jean
Kind of agree with the others on the grey lines and it does tend to look a little sad as Dark Star commented but I do like the light on the front of the rose, very delicate and part of me likes the grouting framing the flower. I cant decide!