Dainty Murano Glass
by magnus

Comment:
Hello Magnus, from the Critique Club.
This is an instructive critique for me, because I normally have no interest in 'studio' photographs, especially of inanimate subjects such as this. So, I've learned quite a bit as a result of being forced to take a more measured look. The quality of your photography is superb, especially as the lighting setup you describe is relatively simple. The subject(s) are beautifully lit for maximum impact, and I'm sure the unicorn was a difficult little critter to light effectively. The shadow is also terrific. I cannot agree with the commentator who suggested cropping differently; your composition/crop seems to me entirely appropriate ... it complements the fragility and elegance of this little work of art, and is therefore nicely chosen for the 'Delicate' theme. So, while it's not my cup of tea, but I do recognise the technical skill involved in your creating this image. The other attraction of this photograph for me was that it led me to your portfolio, which contains a delightfully eclectic collection of very fine photographs. I hope these few comments may lead others there as well.
Best wishes,
Paul Martin

Delicate or delicacy?
by Longreach

Comment:

Originally posted by Cutter: this is just weird. what is the background? water? either way it looks like it is really penetrating the skin and that can't feel good.

What? A nice example of having absolutely nothing to say ... and saying it.

Edit to clarify: I'm referring to the comment, not the photograph. I like the photograph.

Message edited by author 2005-11-02 03:11:42.

Silent
by Tiberius

Comment:
Interesting photograph. It encourages the viewer to think for a moment, about the man's enraptured expression, and the add positioning of his arms ... is he just bathing, or is something more meaningful going on? I like images that stimulate thought and speculation. The use of grain is probably incidental to the impact, however. 7

Slices
by Tallbloke

Comment:
Very nice tonal range; it's well exposed & processed. There's something harmonious, even musical, about this interesting architectural detail image. It makes me think of an ascending musical scale. The grain is employed with subtlety, but I think the photograph would be at least as good without it. 7

Alone again
by nico_blue

Comment:
No need to be so bored while you're in there; take a magazine in with you.

Early Morning Bee
by Pug-H

Comment:
I wondered if some fool would try get us to swallow an insect macro with grain. Well, it turns out I'm the fool, because you've done it and it's terrific. The use of the grain effectively isolates the bug in his little round bubble of relative clarity, and the result is a very clever (and legitimate) fresh take on the idea of an insect macro. Great job! 7

Risky Business
by CalliopeKel

Comment:
Sizzling composition! I love it all; the shadows (both sharp and soft), the textures, and the terrific processing vision and execution. It's as good a job of creating this kind of spare, jagged urban detail as I've seen at DPC. 9

Umbrellas
by Imagineer

Comment:
It's umbrellas, seen through a gap in a wall or fence? No ... maybe they're reflected in a puddle? Could the little bouncing particles be rain? Hail? Popcorn? It's not beautiful, but it's interesting, imaginative and it's certainly challenging. I like all that! You'll get a crap score, but don't let that stop you doing this stuff. We all need to be stretched a bit. 7

Taking The Backstreet
by charmayne

Comment:
Yep. There's gotta be grain for this to look so good. I like the composition and especially the great slashes of sunlight. 7

A Different Walk of Life
by Cutter

Comment:
This is a very interesting, artistic sort of image, and a terrific 'street' photograph as well. Two distinct species using the same habitat, each oblivious of the other. All sorts of interesting allegorical interpretations are possible, and your image invites the viewer to give it a few moments to try a few of them out. As for the grain (and the glow), they contribute to the mood of dislocation and detachment. 8