Window to the Soul
by Artan

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Window to the Soul" was personally one of my favorites into the Best of 2002 challenge. Something about this piece just grabbed my attention, I am really surprised it didn't to better. But I guess everyone has very different opinions about what is appealing.

The reflection is awesome, I think you had a wonderful concept. I like how the reflection is what is staring at us the viewer. The composition is great and has a nice background in contrast to the orange suit. Maybe voters just had a hard time with the piece because it was a toy and we had the Playtime and Children's Toy just about at the same time. Technically I think this is a great piece and personally I really like your work. I look forward to your future entries.

Lone Kayaker
by Corey

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Lone Kayaker" is a nice addition into the Best of 2002 challenge. I think its a little harder to get a critique on a shot that you took a couple years back. But hopefully it is still helpful to you.

The shot is a very interesting overhead approach to an action shot. I like the composition, nothing feels cropped out. This is some excellent timing on the shot as well as capturing the water. I think it was a great job timing the water to make it look more like an action shot then the flowing water that looks more artistic and peaceful. The colors are nice and bright in contrast to the rushing water. I think you did a great job in this shot. Its nice to see you return to the challenges and I look forward to your next entry.

Twisted Light
by sfalice

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Twisted Light" is a great addition to the Refraction of Light. Not too bad of a placement in the top thirty percent. Personally what I liked most from this piece is that I was not sure what the object was but it really grabs your attention.

The first thing that strikes me is the vibrant colors the red, orange do an excellent job of capturing the passing light. I think the composition is very nice and feels complete. The reflection or and a touch of yellow is really a warm piece. The curves in the image lighting that is captured in the lower left hand side is very interesting almost looking like a bulb. The smoothness you were able to create with the lines in this shot really allows the focus to remain on the vase. I really don't see anything I would try or possibly look at changing. I think you have an excellent piece here!

E1
by res0m50r

Comment:
Wow I love the glow!

fun, fun... FUN!!!
by talikf

Comment:
Wow this looks great. Almost like something for a music video!

Fairies
by idnic

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Fairies" is an excellent addition to the Best of 2002 challenge. This was a tough challenge since many of us were in such different places four years ago.

It is very interesting to think it was that cold in this shot, I would not have never guessed. I really like the glow from between there heads enhancing the wings. Wonderful choice of black and white. The glow gives the girls such a nice look. I think the focus being the in the center is nice and gives a soft flow to the outside edges. The composition is lovely, I don't feel like anything is missing from this piece. Even though the piece is somewhat unreal it looks and feels very natural. This was a great piece and I am so glad that you choose to enter it.

Congratulations on the top thirty it was very well deserved.

Leather and Lace
by awpollard

Comment:
Nice focus.

"Wha-chu lukin at?!"
by Rikki

Comment:
Nice shot, I like the use of two.

Clean&Fragile
by garlic

Comment:
This is very interesting. I love how crisp the shot feels.

Tortoise
by Gatorguy

Comment:
Wow great shot, the expression is prefect.