what once was
by tanguera

Comment:
Colors and serious model seem perfect. I found myself a bit bothered by the placement of the fan, although I do think the fan really added to the image because it made me feel like the day was quite hot and she was worn out.

Detached
by insteps

Comment:
This choice for location, serious facial expression, and slightly dreamy processing seem to match the style of Odriew very well. (And beautiful portrait.)

One Sunday in Autumn
by Paul

Comment:
The dreamy style and somber portrait seem right in the style. Nicely done.

Balancing Act
by markwiley

Comment:
Great job. Silver coloration and choice for composition seem right on. 10 from me.

Refresh
by RamblinR

Comment:
Nice dreamy, isolationist feel. Spot on. My favorite of the challenge.

Moire de la Mer
by posthumous

Comment:
*Greetings from the Critique Club*

Initial impressions - I like the shadows and asymmetrical pattern in this. Wonderful geometry.

Compositionally I think this is a great image. The pattern in the sand is like leading lines taking my eyes all the way through the image. You found something so unusual. Not just unusual, but something that existed for just a few brief moments in time, before being erased with the next tide. Also compositionally, in this capture there is enough variation and almost order to the shape for the image to feel complete.

Technically I don't see any flaws in the image. The texture of the sand stands out, and the light moves pleasantly from shadows to highlights adding a lot of movement to the photo. The darkness on the left that moves into a lightness on the right I found particularly enjoyable. (While the B&W certainly works, I can't help but wonder what the image might have looked like processed with shades of brown, although it might just be my brain picturing a nice tan, sand beach - maybe wasn't the reality.)

IMHO this is a great entry into the Organic Geometry challenge. In my mind, sand is definitely organic and the asymmetric pattern is exactly geometry seen in nature. Perhaps the transient nature of the geometry in your shot led some to consider that this did not meet the challenge? I suppose it is also not as shiny, and is a bit more abstract, than most of those making that front page.

But yours is a nice addition to the challenge.
Julee

Message edited by author 2014-10-14 14:44:13.

Edge of A Broken Glass
by Pangurban

Comment:
*Greetings from the Critique Club*

Initial impressions - I like the image, the colors and lighting are very nice.

Compositionally - I like the strength of that broken edge, and it's placement in the shot is nice. However, there seemed to me to be a bit of something lacking in defining the subject since only that one edge is visible.

Technically I think this image is very good. Your edge is very sharp, and the lighting is quite dynamic and pleasing. I think the texture of the background and striations of light along the glass really added to your image.

Overall, excellent challenge submission. Congrats on the solid score and high finish.
Julee

E M I L I E
by RamblinR

Comment:
Cute, I think a baby would like this a lot.

Emilie's Storybook
by Lydia

Comment:
I like the magic in this.

Vegan Dancer
by GeneralE

Comment:
Nicely executed, although it feels like kind of an advanced topic for a baby.