hi doug. It's really good that you are doing this and putting your work out here. Critique is the only way that you can go up to the next level. I hope this is not too 'harsh'? ^_^ 1. the web is fantastic, but thorn is obstructing the whole image. 2. i really like the subject matter of the second one, but how about lowering the camera so that the image is not so top heavy. Also changing the levels so make the colours more intense and surreal looking. 3. a bit of a 'regualation shot' i've seen many pictures like this before. the colours of the leaves are extremely brilliant though, so maybe get a macro shot of these? of the leaves on the grass, and the then the leaves on the bitumen(the constrast of the elements would be cool)? 4. i like this one, i can see the lil scar on her leg. Maybe make it more landscapy?? and maybe lower the angle a lil bit. 5. With the bird, I think the focus is a bit off and the colours are really too grainy. 6. The focus on the duck is really good. However the cropping is a lil off? the picture looks a lil cramped