When the dawn seemed forever lost
by xantangummi

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club!

My first impression is "Wow!". This is a very dramatic shot. The lighting is perfect and the use of black & white really makes this shot. The composition is excellent. The pose looks as if he is praying, the rope makes me think he is a prisoner of some kind, and the flower tells me that his spirit is unbroken. All together these elements combine to form a very powerful statement. You mentioned in your notes that you wanted to capture a "strong image that represents both hope and despair", well I don't think you truly depict despair. I believe that this picture shows his spirit triumphing over despair.

Congratulations on your highest scoring entry so far! However, I feel that this photo deserves a higher score than what you received. But don't feel bad about that! This picture requires the viewer to take some time and think about what they are seeing. The average voter on DPC spends about 2-3 seconds judging a picture, which means that you only get credit for the first impression. This photo requires the viewer to soak in what they are seeing, and only then can it's real impact be appreciated.

I don't know how long you have been in photography, but I am really impressed by this shot. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

-Bill

in the water
by eirasi

Comment:
That water looks really cold. like Iceland water. :-)

I love the brilliant color.

Unfurled.......
by sailjo

Comment:
I really like the simplicity of this.

A Rainforest of Greens
by seebrown

Comment:
Well done! Not much I can offer to you to improve this shot.

pleurer a monté
by crayon

Comment:
Wonderful shot! The lighting is perfect!!

Little Green Apples
by JSAYB

Comment:
It seems like you have raised tht brightness too much. The shadows don't seem dark enough.

Green Impact
by Gryphx

Comment:
Focus seems a bit off, but the timing is great.

That's The Leaf Color
by Miss Taterbug

Comment:
Focus is a bit off.

Cats Eyes
by scared_of_the_dark

Comment:
Although the eyes look great, the over saturation has caused too much green to be in the cat's fur.

LimeRise
by lumbardh

Comment:
The lighting seems a bit too harsh.