Coal Mining Car
by Hotshot132

Comment by graphicfunk:
Very neat capture with lovely low key colors. 7

Coal Mining Car
by Hotshot132

Comment by kawhona:
flat lighting ... needs to be taken in more flatering light ... the little bit of grass in the foreground is also distracting from the subject. You might be able to play with the lighting curves to create a more appealing set of lighting conditions.

Coal Mining Car
by Hotshot132

Comment by Falc:
This fits the subject perfectly, however the execution just falls flat. What you have ended up with is a simple 'record' shot of a coal truck.
It looks to me as though you took this at the height of midday in bright overhead sunlight. Now just imagine if you had taken this in low evening or morning sun and maybe kicked up some of that dust. That would have been very atmospheric.
I hope that explains why I can't give it more than a 5.

Candid Shoe Tie
by Hotshot132

Comment by inspzil:
Greetings from the Critique Club
by Inspzil

Composition - My first impression is that this is a candid snapshot. The background is really cluttered and the light is probably coming out of a window near a table. The light is very nice and soft. If she wasn't hunched over her knees, her expression and the lighting provided would have made an outstanding portrait. Actually it is a very nice picture, but I don't really think its challenge material. That's just one person's opinion though. Where are the shoes she's tying? I guess we'll just have to take your word for it.

Technical - Not a badly taken photo aside from the arm that is probably moving to tie the shoes. Its nice and clear and properly lit. Exposure is good. Processing stuff really isn't too much of an issue

Overall - A nice snapshot, but not really challenge worthy stuff IMO. Actually not that far away from it though. The background is really a killer on this photo. Sorry I don't have too much to say about this. Honestly I think its not far away from being really good. - Inspzil

Candid Shoe Tie
by Hotshot132

Comment by LindaLee:
Um, I seem to be unable to actually see the "shoe tie". Pretty nice clear shot of a lovely young lady, but a very distracting background. And the title refers to something I can't see, so that kind of takes away from the experience for me.

Candid Shoe Tie
by Hotshot132

Comment by PaulMdx:
Composition: I like the long composition. Possibly would have included the hands/feet.
Technical: Great focus and colour. Caught the mood well.
Meets challenge: Yes
Overall impression: Nice pic but lacking slightly in composition. 6

Candid Shoe Tie
by Hotshot132

Comment by RiderGal:
You included shoetie in the title, but you can't actually see her tying her shoes, plus this isn't exactly a candid as she is looking directly at the camera and obviously knows your there. I prolly wouldn't have used ths title. It bothers me that her hands are cut off at the wrists and the fact that your lighting is uneven, there must be a window somewhere to the left?! The colors are good, and I think the focus is good, but overall not a very interesting photo.

Reflection
by Hotshot132

Comment by inspzil:
The colors are awesome!! Nice reflection. I think you could've cropped off the top 1/4 of the pic and concentrated the viewers on this water. - Inspzil

Reflection
by Hotshot132

Comment by jmsetzler:
This is a lovely photo.. I really like the warm color tones and how they contrast with the theme of the cold ice... great shot :) - setzler

Reflection
by Hotshot132

Comment by HBunch:
I have nothing to complain about, so I wont even try. Stunning image. Beautiful color, excelent angle and framing/cropping. I love the strong diatonal of the reflection. The focus and clarity are great! I love how the water is so still. I wouldn't change a thing. 10 from me. Good luck in the challenge.