Ice Cold
by DarieP

Comment by james_so:
Nice DOF.

Ice Cold
by DarieP

Comment by DrWorm:
the large section in the foreground that is out of focus is distracting.

Ice Cold
by DarieP

Comment by rlewis:
I think for this to have worked, the focus needed to be closer to the "front" of the image. My first impression is that it is an out of focus jumble. I think it also need more light.

South Clinton
by DarieP

Comment by sarampo:
Hi Darie, greetings from the Critique Club!

First of all, welcome to DPC, I saw that you joined recently.

Regarding your shot:
It feels that you couldn't quite convey what the purpose of the photo was.
There are too many distracting elements, the tree, the parked car, the excessive law.
If your focus is the street, then move closer to the street, go on the sidewalk, get a long perspective of the street. longer trails, etc.

Processing / settings
The ISO 800 left some noise on your sky, for night shots try to go to the lowest ISO setting in your camera (200).
The light from the lamp is blue / greenish, and you should adjust your white balance to get a much whiter (or yellow) tone.
It needs to be brighter as well, so that viewers can distinguish the objects on the photo.

Before you take a photo, look at the scene in front of you and think what are you trying to communicate. What can I use in this photo to appeal to people. And then try the same photo in different angles, you could like ones better than the others.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Joao

Ice Cold
by DarieP

Comment by Luci11e:
I like how this draws you into and then out of the picture but the foreground (for my taste) needs to be in focus.

Ice Cold
by DarieP

Comment by fitz3000:
you should have made your focus point in the front not in the back

South Clinton
by DarieP

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
My eye is not really drawn to anything in particular about this scene. It goes to the middle of the intersection, to find... nothing.

South Clinton
by DarieP

Comment by liberty:
Nice lighting and comp, image is a bit boring, 5.

South Clinton
by DarieP

Comment by Nuzzer:
ok light trail shot but the crossing of them is great!