Red Dirt, Green Grass - The Colors of Spring!
by EarlBaker

Comment:
It looks outside!! :)

The fence is a real distraction in this image. The contrast between the green grass and orange/red batters plate works really well for the challenge and you've avoided blowing highlights in the sky but it's just that fence. Maybe a different angle to shoot from may of helped up your score a bit. Keep it up!

DPC Fashion
by EarlBaker

Comment:
This is a nice little portrait. The main thing that I don't like is the fact that her head is down which emphasises a slight double chin. If she had of been looking up a bit it would of worked a lot better. The other thing that would improve it would be just to adjust the contrast a little to make it pop out a bit. If you're using Photoshop you could use an adjustment layer with levels just to help that a bit and still be within the basic rules. Well done.

Hunt failure
by silviul

Comment:
* Greetings from the Critique Club *

As mentioned by numerous people here, what an amazing photo to capture. A sort of once in a lifetime opportunity!

For my liking what affects it the most here is the crop you have used. There's a lot of wasted space to the lower left of the bird which is a bit unnecessary. I would of cropped more in on the bird and the snake to get better impact.

I also find that the overall picture just lacks a little contrast. It's missing the 'pop' to make it a real standout. The lighting is good and your focus isn't too bad considering the situation.

Good effort and best of luck in future challenges. Keep it up!

Neil

Lonesome Pine
by SJCarter

Comment:
The tones you have used through this are a treat. The tree has so much character in it and it's great to see you use an excellent subject. And as mentioned, the grain effect works very well. Great stuff!

The Clown Within
by SJCarter

Comment:
Absolutely fantastic collage. This is realy good. Strong vibrant colours throughout. But yes, you do make a scarey clown! Well done!

Newlyweds
by magnus

Comment:
A nice pleasant wedding image. Nice strong colours and a great crop. Well done. I'm sure they would of liked this one!

Extreme Skiing
by magnus

Comment:
Aren't Lego characters great (have used them myself in a challenge). It's a shame there's not a little more lighting on the man as the rest of the photo is lit perfectly. Great work!

I want to be a paperback writer
by elru21

Comment:
You have a fantastic knack of capturing kids being themselves and this is no exception. Very nice use of natural lighting and a nice balanced B & W conversion. Great work!

family-20060516-01-color-web.jpg
by elru21

Comment:
What a great photo. You've captured her eyes really well in this portrait. You have used a nice crop to frame her in this as well. Well done!

Montreal Biosphere
by pidge

Comment:
Wonderful colours you've captured here Kiyoko! What an amazing subject to capture. I've never seen anything like that (except in movies). Maybe just to crop off the far right factory or whatever it may be there IMO. Great photo. Well done!