# 2024 Favorites **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** weekly-challenge\ **Created:** [December 22, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545 "2024-12-22T22:52:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Michael\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/michael_lowe/32/7118_2.png) [@Michael\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Michael_Lowe)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/1 "2024-12-22T22:52:12Z")
![_B0S6232.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/b/fb0e294b6eac9ce4d5fb99be27072a9bc9f63192.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Didn’t get out much this year and only to a few places, so really had to search for10 images. ### Specific Feedback Any and all critiques, suggestions are always welcome. ### Technical Details Shot with an antique Nikon D200 and various lenses. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ![_B0S7046](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/f/bfe83ea55db2251401840372696cffe6e64e3a90.jpeg) ![_B0S6936](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/e/9e53763a0f99c0818b66d954092dfa97698a7fc5.jpeg) ![_B0S7030](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/b/9bdef39e5eecd4299a9b55e9270afb8e719a2596.jpeg) ![_B0S7043](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/a/1ac3f7e6cddd1cc78f282a7e5b728e18c5f8b09d.jpeg) ![_B0S7027](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/e/1/e1fc29782cfcc514d976b4f7efce2244709958f9.jpeg) ![_B0S6740](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/e/d/ed6d5469981eed3e57bb7def3bcd9919ebd21778.jpeg) ![_B0S7042](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/f/4fa79fe68b3f7dc9a757174192601de844220a3b.jpeg) ![_B0S7105](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/b/abb5f1e02c1c23bbdbe3356f8d5c64cfc78b59d2.jpeg) ![_B0S6710](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/a/ba071f9bcab895c28d9d3539f81c6e0ea0675b9d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![guy](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@guy](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/guy)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 12:46am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/2 "2024-12-23T00:46:22Z")
Some lovely work @Michael_Lowe! ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_Breitkreuz](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/paul_breitkreuz/32/400_2.png) [@Paul\_Breitkreuz](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Paul_Breitkreuz)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/3 "2024-12-23T01:01:54Z")
A very fine collection here, Michael. I especially like the 2 water and rock scenes. Very nice indeed… 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 5:36am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/4 "2024-12-23T05:36:15Z")
Beautiful autumn colors, Michael - and the rock “lion” really grabbed my attention. Well spotted! I especially like how you have combined mist with the autumn colors in some of these shots. A great collection. ---
**Author:** ![Ben\_van\_der\_Sande](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ben_van_der_sande/32/5511_2.png) [@Ben\_van\_der\_Sande](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ben_van_der_Sande)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 10:28am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/5 "2024-12-23T10:28:48Z")
Michael, I like all these images to much. But the first one is IT for me . My first reaction was spontaneously WOW. merry Christmas , Ben ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/6 "2024-12-23T13:46:23Z")
Michael: I love the atmospherics in the autumn shots especially and the water images are exceptional. You may not have gotten out much but you took advantage of your opportunities in a marvelous way. \>=))\> ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/7 "2024-12-23T13:53:50Z")
I think we know what Mikey likes from this collection. Excellent representation of what draws you in nature. Hope 2025 is just as fun for you. ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/8 "2024-12-23T17:28:21Z")
Spectacular selection, Michael. Your landscape photos always draw me in and encourage me to wander. Thank you for sharing them with us. ---
**Author:** ![WillR](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/willr/32/58261_2.png) [@WillR](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/WillR)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/9 "2024-12-23T17:31:54Z")
These are all very nice, but numbers 1 and 9 really stand out for me. Will ---
**Author:** ![Bonnie\_Lampley](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bonnie_lampley/32/4825_2.png) [@Bonnie\_Lampley](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bonnie_Lampley)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/10 "2024-12-23T18:41:08Z")
Lovely set, Michael. Your misty mountain photos are always calming. ---
**Author:** ![tom.marin](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/tom.marin/32/72972_2.png) [@tom.marin](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/tom.marin)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/11 "2024-12-23T19:10:49Z")
Michael: To be honest I’m blown away by your images! The colors are beautiful and all are so well composed. Really, wow! ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_williams/32/65698_2.png) [@Ed\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Williams)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/12 "2024-12-23T19:41:54Z")
These are excellent Michael. I really love the lion’s nose (waterfall)! ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e36b37/32.png) [@Ed\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Lowe)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2024, 3:36am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/13 "2024-12-24T03:36:19Z")
Hi Mike, You surprised me; I thought you might put a couple of the dogwoods from Susquehanna SP in with your favorites from the year. I am enjoying the atmospherics along with the autumn colors in the ones from Blackwater SP. All ten are wonderful with my favorites being #'s one, six and ten. The evening light is exquisite on the redbuds in Susquehanna SP. I got nothing no where near as nice that evening. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/14 "2024-12-24T15:26:06Z")
Mike, yes a great collection of views. I’m especially attracted to those two redbuds and how they’re lit. The “lion’s head” rock is the kind of view that I thoroughly enjoy finding and seeing. Plus a many nicely moody fall color views. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/15 "2024-12-24T18:24:34Z")
Beautiful images, Mike. Makes me a bit nostalgic for the Michigan fall colors I grew up with, though I have to admit that my favorite is your Redbud trees, largely because the light is so wonderful. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/john_williams/32/28797_2.png) [@John\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/John_Williams)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/16 "2024-12-25T00:07:53Z")
Looking through these is like opening a treasure chest Michael; such beauty. It’s a wonderful collection. Happy Holidays! ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_Holdorf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/paul_holdorf/32/24908_2.png) [@Paul\_Holdorf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Paul_Holdorf)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/17 "2024-12-29T22:28:41Z")
Love the luminance and tones you’ve used in these. Very nice! ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/michael_lowe/32/7118_2.png) [@Michael\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Michael_Lowe)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-favorites/44545/18 "2024-12-30T03:49:20Z")
Thanks @Dennis_Plank , @Paul_Holdorf , @John_Williams , @Kris_Smith , @Bill_Fach , @Ed_Lowe , @Mark_Seaver , @Ed_Williams , @tom.marin , @Bonnie_Lampley , @WillR , @linda_mellor , @Ben_van_der_Sande , @Mike_Friel , @Paul_Breitkreuz , @guy for the kind words. Much appreciated. I think I got everybody.