Dark Primeval Carnivals
by kari1

Comment:
Hey there from the Critique Club

This capture does produce the moody, cultish feel that you were after, but the lighting is lacking just a little. I think changing the position of the small candles to move them out of the frame without loosing the light would have made this one even better. Those just look out of place and take away some interest, in my opinion. You have a very nice balance using the two larger candles on either side, and those also fit the overall feel of the photo. The composition is just a little too centered for my taste, but I do like the photo overall. Great idea, and small changes would make it even better.

Don Pedro's Cue
by jdannels

Comment:
Hey there from the Critique Club

Great composition and depth of field use. Looking at your portfolio, you really have a knack for interesting subjects and nice composition. I like the way the balls and cue stick serve to draw the viewer up and into the eyes of the player. Nice choice of wardrobe colors to contrast nicely with the table felt. The right eye seems a bit too enhanced considering the overall shadow on that side of the face. Perhaps a small light on the floor to your right would have helped eliminate this harsh shadow a bit. I wouldn't have added a lot of light because of the mood that the lighting produces. Just enough to show a little detail would have helped a great deal.

Dill Pickle Conspiracy
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Hey there from the Critique Club

This is too funny. I JUST finished the trading post comment, then I pulled you again from the CC cue. How the heck does that happen?!?! In addition to what I just added, I think that the burning is a little overdone. It adds a great dirty feel to the alley, but you can really see it in the sky. Going for the 50s-60s poster, maybe desaturating is all a bit or toning it differently would have given an even older feel. Very creative, but just not my preference.

'Til I'm Blue in the Face
by nards656

Comment:
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The lighting looks a little flat here. I do like the composition and the square crop, but I'm not sure that it fits snugly in the challenge. I do like the creativity, but I think more blue would have helped. Great focus. I hate doing self-portraits.

Delightfully Psychotic Cyclists
by Melethia

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Great sports capture, but I think that its stretching it a bit with the title. I like your composition here, and the DOF is nice. I think that this one would have done very well in a different type of challenge.

Staccato stilled; bass line lingers
by Melethia

Comment:
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Very nice, and one of the better rhythm shots in my opinion. The composition is terrific, and I do feel drawn deep into the photo. The shot is nicely crisp, and I also do not believe that the USM is too much. I would like to see the sky a deeper blue, perhaps with a CP filter during the shot. Nice work, as well seen.

Dill Pickle Conspiracy
by timfythetoo

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I really like the alley shot, but the pickle looks too much like it was added as a composite. While naturally out of place, it really stands out here. Again, great creativity. I have no idea what could have drawn a higher score.

Rainbow Rythm
by timfythetoo

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What more could I add? Nice work, and very creative. You have all the perfect elements for the ribbon here. Well done.

Documenting Predatory Chicks
by tngrndream

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I really like this one, but your flash is a bit harsh. Great subjects and excellent depth of field. Perhaps difficult, but I'd like to see that red bush composed out of the shot. This one should have done much, much better.

Dirty Pond Crisis (A documentary on the effects of water pollution on fish)
by Kelli

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Nice idea, and a great statement. Unfortunately, I don't think that its flash enough, especially considering the way folks vote around here. Nice focus and great exposure. Work on getting the composition a little more off centered in all directions.