Framing the Neighbors
by Xilebo

Comment:
Somebody was framed?? Call the authorities! :0

Looking into the Treehouse
by Pedro

Comment:
Nice shot. I like the backlighting on the ragged plywood edge. 8

Old Friend
by red_gecko

Comment:
HI from the critique club.

Here are a few additional comments on this challenge entry. Feel free to PM me with any questions.

First: As the comment i left to you during voting, gave you a 7, mostly for thinking out of the normal "chrome". Seems as if the voters placed you right at '5'.

Technically, this is a nicely composed picture with good sharpness and clarity. your post-challenge notes indicate you put some thought into the DOF. I for one did not catch the intentional emphasis "64", and "koda". I wonder if placing the emphasis on "chrome" might have upped the score????

The main downfall of this pic IMHO, is the subject. Many voters may not have a clue about Kodachrome 64(i'm only casually aware of it myself:)) It is not a picture that will connect effectively with most voters.

The good news is that if you continue to think creatively, pair that with your technical skills, you will be rewarded both in fun and scores.

Keep shooting,

mark

BTW I like your fan blade entry in your portfolio.

The Game Keeper
by Falc

Comment:
My favorite, Good luck

The Photographer
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Very good, just enough bg/hair lighting to separate his head. 9

Chrome nest
by Structor

Comment:
Congrats! Iceland has such beautiful oranges ;)

Terminated
by scalvert

Comment:
Congrats on this placing. I guessed blue but any color is good:) The whole image is genius, but the colored panels held by your "family helpers" are over the top.

Chrome Catch
by Transit

Comment:
Nice work and Congrats!

Given to fly
by LalliSig

Comment:
Sweet shot! congrats

Yippee! My new bike.
by Judi

Comment:
Hi from the Critique Club.

As you are 100% solid with the technical aspects of photography, I will just offer my thoughts and reaction to your photo, particularly in light of the challenge. Just my opinion of course.

My first reaction is: wow, your jumper has some good air under his feet! And, the sky is outstanding. I'm guessing you centered the motorcycle on purpose and this makes me think he is going to jump on and ride off into the sunset. I think if he would have been holding the helmet or possibly tossing it in the air it might have give some more impact. The cool thing about this photo is that it captured a real moment. Maybe he didnt jump this high on the outside, but i'm sure the excitement was genuine and you did a good job of portraying this feeling.

The colors are fantastic, the purple is surreal. my only critisism of the color is the jumpers choice of shirt color. would a solid color shirt,(red??) have separated him from the BG?

Bottom line, it was nice picture with a good finish in the challenge. You have lots of great pics and i'm sure more to come.

PM me with any questions or comments.

mark