"Das Boot" -- ("The Boat")
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club:

Exposure: This is a well exposed B&W with good tones. You can see good texture in the snow. (There is a small band of it that looks like it may be burned out, but there's enough texture in most areas so a few small areas are not a problem. Though flat lighting makes it easier to shoot in the snow, flat lighting means there's no added "drama" or interesting shadows.

Subject: This could be more interesting, perhaps even a more "military" style boot evoking imagery more similary to the movie.

Composition: The composition follows the rule of thirds. I think it looks better, however, to crop out the band of snow at the top of the fence--that competes for attention. I also think there might have been more interesting angles to approach this from--perhaps including a bottoms up view (which might mean than any boot would do).

Hope that helps!

Message edited by author 2005-01-19 12:16:38.

Clockwatchers
by spreadcom

Comment:
Didn't get a chance to comment on this--I think you did a great job. I thought it would finish higher!

The Electric Horseman
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Personally I was shocked not to see this ribbon. But the achievement is in the photo, not the ribbon. Good placement anyway. Beat me again! (Yes, I know that's not hard ;)

The Unsinkable Molly Brown
by zeuszen

Comment:
Great capture of the moment. I really lke this! I would have liked to see the person not centered. Given the white background, perhaps you could simply just extend it (though that would have probably been illegal for the challenge rules). Bumping up!

"The Cable Guy" - problems with the image? he can fix you ...
by alithenake

Comment:
Great idea--very nice way to present this. Classy all the way. But that doesn't look like coax cable ;) Good shot--bumping up!

Breakfast at Tiffany's
by Alecia

Comment:
Great shot, very 60s. I think it could be a bit sharper, and I wish the cigarette didn't blend in the background, but overall, I think it's great. Bumping up.

As Daylight Fades
by Skip

Comment:
Congratulations on your top 20 finish, Skip. Great of you to provide the details pre and post. Great shot, great crop.

Just Be Claus
by scalvert

Comment:
Great lighting, wonderful expressive pose, and a lovely mottled background which really sets the scene without stealing it. Beautiful shot.

red
by grigrigirl

Comment:
Beautiful shot, good capture of the girl. I like the composition and the dynamics and the softness. The bokeh on the lights does grab a little of it's own attention, but it sets the context for this scene well.

Angela 2
by Nonage

Comment:
Composition and the softness are excellent here. I think it would be better if the eyes, however, were tack sharp.