workout-2.jpg
by tjmueller

Comment:
This has got definite appeal. Pet peeve cutting off the hands.

Gym-2.jpg
by tjmueller

Comment:
Whoa! That model is HOT! I'd like to maybe see a bit more USM on this image though.

NOOOoooooo
by Painiel

Comment:
::: Greetings from Critique Club :::

Hi, as requested, here is an indepth critique of your submission.

First Impression - the most important one:
To be quite honest --- LMFAO! :-) Very interesting.

Composition:
Crop here is making me feel a bit closterphobic. Otherwise, nothing wrong with it.

Subject:
Hilarious :-) Technicals is that it is starting to blend with the background around the hairline, so that needs a bit of bump up (probably some dodging would do it).

Technical (Color, focus, and light):
Color: I like the color treatment here, but it make have hurt you a bit in voting because of it's "un-saturated" look.

Focus: Sharp, 'nough said.

Light: Not sure if it's from the lighting or from the PP, but I find it interesting.

To grow its vote?:
I said this in another critique, but hot chicks and cute kids seemed to score well in this challenge and well hell you beat me, so ya did good :-)

Summary:
Funny, very funny. Thanks fo the laugh.

Hope to see more from you soon,
Leroy

Sil
by messerschmitt

Comment:
::: Greetings from Critique Club :::

Hi, as requested, here is an indepth critique of your submission.

First Impression - the most important one:
Nice "in-your-face" portrait of a cute young lady. The first thing that catches my eye are her blue eyes and the big square catch lights.

Composition:
I like the "in-your-face" feel of this image, but the crop is making me feel just a bit closterphobic. Back off just a hair in the crop and I feel your comp would be a little stronger.

Subject:
Sharp, in focus and stands out well from the background. Also, while it's not a classical portrait point of view, you have added interest to the subject by getting closer than usual.

Technical (Color, focus, and light):
Color: Good, I don't see much room for improvement here.
Focus: Sharp as a tack.
Light: Looking at the catch lights I see you have most likely used window light. It worked well for you. No unflattering shadows, yet the lighting doesn't come out too flat either.

To grow its vote?:
While I find the shot interesting and fresh, you possibly got some DNMC votes because of the background. It just doesn't look "studio" enough.

Summary:
What can I say, I think it's well done with "limited" resources. Keep up the good work.

Hope to see more from you soon,
Leroy

Introducing Sami
by ClubJuggle

Comment:
::: Greetings from Critique Club :::

Hi, as requested, here is an indepth critique of your submission.

First Impression - the most important one:
Cute, very cute. But, with her being on someones' shoulder and a nicely out-of-focus, but unsolid background, seems more like a really good candid rather than a studio portrait to me.

Composition:
Composition is fine for a protrait, although crop may be just a bit too tight.

Subject:
Clear and in focus and DoF isolates her well from the background.

Technical (Color, focus, and light):
Color seems natural and well managed.
Focus is sharp and as I said earlier DoF works well for you.
Lighting and exposure are good, although the photo comes out a bit flat for me. A bit more radical curves adjustment could give this photo a bit more pop.

To grow its vote?:
Technically, all around it's a good photo. However, I (and I'm sure quite a few others) don't see it as meeting the challenge. But, she IS precious. Hell, she beat MY score :-)

Summary:
Lovely shot of your niece, a keeper for sure. As always, good work from you, Terry.

Hope to see more from you soon,
Leroy

True Friendship as Size Doesn't Matter
by sherpet

Comment:
This must be one of my all-time favorite shots on this site. Absolutely beautiful.

Yummy
by angela_packard

Comment:
Sweetie, you got ripped again :-( Well, at least you avoided the trolls this time.

Just a Drop
by Konador

Comment:
Nice work!

Flora Complimentaria
by Artifacts

Comment:
I'm not a huge fan of flower shots, but this is exceptional! 10

Does Water Conduct Electricity ?
by sir_bazz

Comment:
That is just cool.