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crystal by bb_matt.

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bb_matt  Pro User  says:

Yup, it's a cliche and I should've gone further with it - but I'm still learning ;)
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Zelik  Pro User  says:

Huh. I'm trying to develope (as Skea said) my "critical eye." It isn't very advanced yet, so I can't see anything wrong with this picture. So I'm falling back on personal taste. After the wonderfully clear composition, nothing grabs me. Looks like a hallmark card. Except I really love the painted look on the ball and the fingers.

deleteme5
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bb_matt  Pro User  says:

I prepare to have my first entry shot down in a hail of deletes :)

Ah well, it's the inspiration I need to try and get better, now I've seen the standards here.

(Rimbaudian) - your compositions and subject matter are simply incredible!

I fully understand the "groovy" comment, in that - yeah, hmmm, boring.

The idea was to create a stock image that would "sell" as a corny business concept, but looking at it again, it's pretty dull. Hmm, in fact, it's fairly dismal.

Next ...
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PAИ  Pro User  says:

composition and texture it's very well reached. I like the almost-watercolour-orgouache-kindofcolour. But definitely, you need to look for a powerful history behind this nice composition

deleteme9
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CoachCashMoney  Pro User  says:

It has its good points like the colors. -voted as "deleteme" (from Deleteme10! group)
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Zelik  Pro User  says:

@bb matt: I wouldn't go judging the picture's marketablility based on the comments you get in Deleteme.
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silkegb  Pro User  says:

Cool shot!
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maxmarlow says:

the colors contrast, the position of the fingers, the form of what you see
might be a cliche, but i totally like it. its an eye-catcher nonetheless
and well, there's pretty much you can associate with this.

simplicity still works!
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bb_matt  Pro User  says:

Thanks, I guess your right Zelik, but hey, when I look at level of some of the top photos here, it's mind boggling - if I could ever get close to that point, I'd be happy.

Thanks for the comments !
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Darwin Bell  Pro User  says:

amazing shot!! (seen on explore)

A Big FaveA Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
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Grundlepuck  Pro User  says:

Congratulations! This image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's Top 10 most interesting photos. (It is/was on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10 Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
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bb_matt  Pro User  says:

Thanks !
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shirleysaunders2001 says:

Maybe it is just a matter of personal taste but I agree it looks great because and not despite the simplicity. I have it saved and made it today's screensaver. Thanks a lot.
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Godzilla Blitz says:

Thanks! I used this photo on my blog. Just what I was looking for:

Final Fantasy: Lost in Japanese
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Maureen Francis  Pro User  says:

I used this on my blog. Thanks for making it available!
mioaklandcounty.com/blog/2008/02/27/what-my-c rystal-ball-...
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cmcbrown says:

Thanks for making it available through creative commons! I used it on my blog today. Brandandmarket.com
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bb_matt  Pro User  says:

Your welcome!
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William Shropshire  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm the admin for a group called Cropped Circles ... not Crop ... Cropped Circular Photographs, and I'd like to have this added to the group! Thanks! Bill.
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Eddi 07  Pro User  says:

Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe Creative Commons- Free Pictures, und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Intergalactic Hussy  Pro User  says:

Fantastic image!! Thanks for adding it to theCreative Commons pool, I hope you like my creation:

Rest, My Pretty

Thanks again! ♥
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theodordh says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Great stock shots, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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daybeezho  Pro User  says:

This is so cool! Thanks for sharing:)
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