Heartbreaking
by scooter88

Comment:
Hello from critique club :)

Hi there. This is one of the masterpieces of photojournalism. Your low scoring (unfortunately) could be because of your post process? Some colors are not fitting well here, i can't figure it out

The emotion that flying from this photo really goes through my eyes to my heart. I love it.

Technically very good, composition very good. I actually like the way the kids is slightly to the left. Shoulder is completing the picture.

I never understood DPC, voting wise. I am not sure who and why those 1's 2's and 3's all about but you should not have anything less than 6 for this photo, for some hard-voters maybe 5 or lowest 4.

I would give you 9 if I did vote. And one more thing, I think this is the best kid photo you have on your first page, even better than the ribboner.

Keep up the good work,

Leo

Dunkin Donuts!
by mbrutus2009

Comment:
Hello from critique club :)

Hi there. Your estimate for this photo about right but a bit much. What you got is probably would be dream if I took this photo. You did ok because of the composition and the frame most likely.

I can say, the white portion of the photo burns my eyes, not pleasant to look at it. Is that the faucet in the drop? I can't even see the whole brand name in there, which would also be "score dropper"... Post process a little harsh. Not much, but sharpening or something got a little out of control.

Ok, because you had 70s ish look on this one (like a lava lamp) some folks gave you pretty good sores. If I voted, which I didn't, I would definitely get you either 3, tops 4.

(Oh gosh, I just checked your site, I remember giving you another critique before... Sorry, I hate to be rude to your photos, but please don't take it the wrong way. By the way, angle of the drop here looks better than the "Dripping from what??? Hmm...." photo.

I see you are trying though, please do keep up :)

Good luck on your next one :)

Leo

Tsunami Coast
by orvaratli

Comment:
Hello from critique club :)

Hi there. It is always nice to critique a Pro ;) I checked your site, I probably did many times before, you do have tons for good work there. Here I think you did try something new. This is a mixed photo of two. One that got you better scores, the bottom of the photo and the top portion of the photo, which might gave you some bad scores.Why is that?

First of, whoever gave you 1 is a jerk. Totally troll, and don't worry about it. Your better portion of the photo has a very nice color scheme, shades of blue. Exposure is very nicely done to get that kind of feeling from a sea. If you had only that portion with a half naked woman sitting or standing top of those rocks... well, enough said I guess.

The top portion, I think I have seen this about everywhere... Not much going on, jut to give some extra colors to this photo, I think it's ok for some.

Composition is very good. 2/3 is the sea and the rocks, the main attraction, and the rest to give some flavor.

Well done. If I did vote, which I didn't, I would give you 6 or 7 for this photo.

Please do keep up the good work. Trying new things always good, you should check the voters, and other people what they think about the new ideas such as this one.

Leo

Spin Cycle
by Neil

Comment:
Congrats, this is a really an awesome photo :)

a dangerous world
by roz

Comment:
ROOOOZ.. Congrats ;)

Descent from the Cross
by De Sousa

Comment:
Congrats, great Masters photo :)

Hang In There
by Judi

Comment:
I can't tell its sex!... where are the "things" LOL

Liquid constellation
by fiona

Comment:
Hello from critique club :)

Nice photo. Meets the challenge, but I am not here for that...

Technically, good photo. Good lights and exposure. Not too sharp, little rainbow affects which gives a blurry feeling to my eyes (strange). Nice compositing, tight and clean image.

If I voted, I would give 5 or 6 to this photo, and 5.1 overall score is about right.

i checked your page, you do have this "photographer's eyes" thing, you see things the way normal people wouldn't see most likely. So, keep on clicking, you will be one of the big shots, oh maybe a year or two (if not sooner) here in DPC.

Never give-up, and develop a thick skin... I don't know why I said that but it is my suggestion to you :)

Leo

Puzzle
by drj5

Comment:
Hello from critique club :)

Jon, I will be honest as I can be with you. I recognize talent when I see one and you are definitely one of them. Here are the things I like about your work,

1-Ideas
2-Imagination
3-Execution of your imaginations
4-Composition

What else left for you to get ribbons?

1-A better camera (this is a joke, haha), I love 30Ds

I think you need to find better subjects? I don't know. It probably and most likely practice practice practice situation. More photos you take and enter, better you will get, and I tell you one thing, you will get better quicker than others.

For this photo, I think you got 5.0 ( I mean good score) for the fame :\ Don't get me wrong, as I said, close to a perfect image but not too interesting. You also missed a white spot on the middle, should give a bit more angle... DOF is ok, I think I would probably keep the same amount. But frame goes pretty well with the overall photo. I think you got your 0.3 or 0.5 range from the frame. I definitely voted 5 or 6 though.

Keep up the good work; try as much as you can and you will start 6+ s very soon :)

Leo

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto
by 1m1A

Comment:
Hello from critique club :)

Nice. I believe if you did have everything sharp instead of out of focus area on the right, it would look better.

I like the colors. Very cool colors. crop is ok but I think I would either crop it more on top, or give more space to even top with bottom.

I would give around 7 if I did vote, and I believe 5.7 is about right for overall score. Vignette border and a bit more image processing (not whole a lot) could get you bit more score... then again, it's my personal opinion :P

Keep up the good work, you do have the talent, need some more practice :)

Leo