Spiraling
by mcmurma

Comment:
Critique Club Comment:

First off, congrats on the win! This is an excellent shot with many great qualities. First I like the feel of the background. The dark stripes with the brighter ones really have a nice feel to them. Not only do they create the nice reflection in your glass, but they give the shot depth. The glass is unique in shape and has a nice curve to it, this rhythm coupled with the reflection of the background in it draws my eye in. It is more art then photography with the refractions and curves presented. Working with light on glass is not an easily done. I did a glass shot for yellow and had some issues with mine. You have one bright spot on the neck of the glass, but not large enough to be a distraction. The thing that does catch my eye is that you may have oversharpened. You have some stair stepping on the edges of the glass. Other then that, your exposure is excellent!

I like it when a photographer creates more than just a photo, but a piece of art!

Salt and Pepper
by BigSmiles

Comment:
Nice composition. The lighting is even across the shakers and no large glare or hot spot. The one thing that stands out is that the salt shaker is in focus while the pepper shaker is not. This throws off the symetry of the shot. When working with just two main subjects that are near identical, the eye wants to see them as such. I like the angle and tight crop presented here. One last thing to note, when working with shiny objects, make sure that finger prints and smudges are wiped clean prior to your shoot. Although very small, there is a smudge on the pepper shaker. Again, the eye is looking at this even though you may not realize it while viewing. Nice shot.

NO! I'm not ready to let him go!
by Sonifo

Comment:
Very emotional, well done.

Late Night
by mariomel

Comment:
Nice framing and lighting.

..Goodbye
by dan_pendleton

Comment:
I like the use of empty hangers here. It makes me feel that he has come home to an empty closet. She's left nothing but the memories. Good composition and lighting.

Collateral Damage
by nds

Comment:
Excellent shot! The person in the lower left window really has a strong impact! Color tones, lighting, composition all are very well done. Very powerful! - 10

He Loved Her
by bgheen

Comment:
Good shot, but very disturbing. I like that you took the risk of posting such a strong subject.

Stranded
by GolferDDS

Comment:
Excellent lighting and lines. Took me a second to realize that under there is a car! This is so near perfect! I can even make out the ice crystals in the snow. Well done! Worthy of a win!

Exams are on the Horizon
by Konador

Comment:
Good show of tension in the hands. Your focus is on the books leaving the head and hands a little soft. This coupled with the hard shadow across the book below make the shot very dark on the left side. Perhaps a softer fill light to lighting the shadows some but not completely would help. I know that exams are 'dark' and that you probably were going for that feel, I just can't help think that there is a little too much darkness. your composition is good, but with so many items in the picture I don't seem to have a central focal point. My eyes bounce all around the frame not focusing on any one item as the main theme. Hope this helps.

What we are, you will become
by pimpviking

Comment:
Although the colors are good, this might have been stronger in sepia tone. The composition is good, but a bit dark on the right with the tree. Nice shot.