Tower of Power
by caba

Comment:
Whoa! Great job.

Point of balance
by BrennanOB

Comment:
How do you spell RIBBON?

Desicated Blush
by Olyuzi

Comment:
Hi Olyuzi and Greetings from the Critique Club.

Your entry for the purple challenge Desicated Blush most likley did not score as high as you would have liked. Actually, I am susprised it did not score much higher as it has some very nice qualities.

The colors are superb and work very well together. The purple is very evident and makes the red and green really pop out.

Exposure is perfect.

The lines you've created with the folds in the purple drape accent the red flower exceptionally well. The flower in the dark area around the fold is esquisite.

I think most voters, including me, were most likely concerned with the "unnatural" qualities of the shot. As I said in my original comment - the flower seem lifeless (real or not?) and seems unhappy hanging upside down like it is. You should try the same general composition with more of the flower's "face" showing, then invert it to see how it would look right-side-up, so to speak.

Having said that, I still don't see how your image placed so low - I would have predidicted it would be pretty much in the middle of the pack. But keep in mind there were some VERY strong images in the purple challenge - so the competition was rally strong.

Thanks for sharing this image - keep shooting and entering!

-Tom-

You want a Prince, You Gotta...
by Skip

Comment:
Superb idea. Everything works except the composition. The frog sitting on the back of the other one just doesn't work for me. Exposure is perfect. Neat font for the text too.

Purple Gaze
by melismatica

Comment:
Hi Melissa and Greetings from the critique Club

Purple Gaze is an excellent purple shot! This wall is a great place to take vivid portraits. You've found a good spot to return to as you already noted in your comments.

First let's talk about the technical stuff:

Exposure is perfect - bringing out the colors on the wall as they should be.

Focus is good on the wall but a bit soft on the walking lady. You may want to rethink your settings and determine why she's not sharp. Is it movement? If so - you should shoot at a faster shutter speed by opening up the f-stop a stop or 2. (I expect it is movement since she is so close to the wall which is tack sharp.)

Composition is very nice EXCEPT that it is usually better if there is more room in front of a subject than behind. So - if the model were walking the other direction it would be better. Or if she were positioned on the left side (same 1/3 you now have - but on the left) - it would be better. I think you have chosen a perfect area of the wall as your background. (But there may be other nice areas too - I can't tell and don't know the spot...)

If you have control of the model (this appears to be a candid) - I would also suggest a top other than white. The red bandana scarf is great - but the white top is not the best choice.

I don't know if the orientation of the site would make it possible - but a shadow of the model on the wall or ground would probably help.

After reviewing the comments - I see that some viewers don't really understand the DPC rules. For example, if you did not have the model in the shot as one suggested, it would be "just" a picture of someone else's artwork and most likely would be suggested for DQ.

The model gives additional interest, scale, and definitely removes the question of whether is only someone else's art.

Thanks for sharing your work - and keep shooting and entering!

-Tom-

High Altitude Intersection
by LoudDog

Comment:
Great view and a perfect day for hiking. Can't belkieve they don't allow off trail hiking!

Revelation
by HRoxas

Comment:
Composition = good. Background = excellent. Border = not needed, it gives it a felling of being too close to the edges. Lighting = right on. Origininality = one of several with the same idea.

It could only happen in Ireland !!!
by maurice1

Comment:
Nice catch. This is a very pleasing composition and has that bit of humor as a bonus.

Don't Spoil It
by Tallbloke

Comment:
Nice scene - hope you moved so that you got one without the sign as well. Excellent exposure.

Bird Seeds
by dinotech

Comment:
Clever idea - original. May be slightly over exposed but I actually like the effect.