Peacock Strands
by Demersus

Comment:
*Critique Club*

Wow looks like you are off to a good start, this being your first challenge you did a great job.

"Peacock Strands" is a good entry into Shallow DOF III because it is something different, not the traditional flowers (which I am guilty of using). This image really does draw the viewer in because the colors are so vibrant. The colors look very true to what they actually are. I think voters may have had a harder time voting on this shot because the DOF is kind of hard to tell since it looks more like a repeating pattern. The focus and lighting look good and well composed.

Overall I think this was a great first entry and I can see your second did very well, so I really look forward to your future entries.

Food Coloring
by scalvert

Comment:
Wow awesome work! This it the BEST idea!!! The focus and lighting are very nice.

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by oravsky123

Comment:
Very clean looking photo. The background is very nice in contrast to the flower. The focus is interesting and grabbed my attention the most.

Flower Bath
by Paul837

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Flower Bath" is a good entry into the Nude IV challenge. I think you did a very good job at being creative and taking a different path from the norm.

Overall I think this is a very pleasing image, and I really love the flowers. The coloring of the flowers is bright but very mellow. Its amazing how unreal the flowers look, but the image still looks natural. I also think her eyes have a prefect glow and draw the viewer in. I can easily see the shot hanging in a bathroom. The editing that you did not great, I don't think the shot is over processed. It was interesting on some of the comments how this shot is too sweet, really makes you wonder about the world we are living.

I can see that you have only done a couple of challenges but you look like you have a great balance of creativity and photography skills. I really look forward to see what you produce in the future.

Vintage
by Rino63

Comment:
*Critique Club*

Wow even before I looked at your title I said vintage to myself, excellent job capturing one word. I think it is a great talent to be able to create something that so clearly define on adjective.

This is a very striking piece and very well composed. I think people try so hard to come up all kids of crazy ideas when you were able to come up with a pretty simple concept and be the only one to shot something like this, and do a great job.

The lighting is prefect and does not create and harsh lines. Also the coloring is great I think you have found the prefect tint for this piece. Overall this is a very wonderful piece. I look forward to your future challenges.

Isosceles
by escapetooz

Comment:
*Critique Club*

I think this image is one that demands attention, whether voters like it or not you have to stop and look. I personally liked the image because it really grabbed my attention and it was differnt. Also after reading your comments I can't believe he is so tall!

This was an awesome idea and you did a wonderful job of capturing it. I think your depth of field was just right for me because if the image was to sharp I think it would have distracted from the lines that were created. Your lighting and color both look great. I also like the composition, if this were any other shot I probably like to have seen the top of his head but the cropping really works well here.

Overall this is an excellent piece, I am surprised it didn't score higher because you know as everyone was flipping through and voting this one had to grab their attention. Keep up the great work I look forward to your future entries!

"Bear" Naked
by roba

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Bear" Naked is a great entry into the Nude IV challenge. I think you did an excellent job of keeping the image tasteful and fun.

Overall the image is very pleasing, I think black and white was an excellent choice. The coloring (or lack of color) allows the image to stay simple and clean, nothing too distracting. The composition is very nice. I really like that you included the banister, instead of just having your model floating out in space. I wonder if based on leaving the banister in you were using natural light from a door way. The reason I mention the lighting is it is a bit strong and caused a little bit of a blow out on the bears face. I think overall this probably changed the score, for my self personally it only changed the score by a point. I am sure others would have voted higher based on a softer lighting.

I think this was a wonderful entry and hopefully your model would agree and let you continue to enter the challenges because you defiantly have a creative eye. Also I just have to say for your first nude this is an excellent job! I think being able to photograph nudes is one of the hardest challenges.

Rock 'n' Foal(s)
by james_so

Comment:
Wow what an amazing rock you were able to capture in this shot. The background is also a very nice contrast to the subject.

You know what? you could use some shaving as well ;)
by Valdo

Comment:
Ha Ha this is great! Excellent work on everything!

Boss Shouting
by De Sousa

Comment:
Wow great concept and nice shooting!