Mag-Lite Waterfall
by deepfrog17

Comment:
Very interesting effect you got there.

between shots
by nomad469

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

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

First Impression - the most important one:
This was actually one of my favorites of the challenge. Technically it is well done, the duotones work for it and it's just fun.

Composition:
It's a standard portrait composition, not too terribly strong, but not bad by any means.

Subject:
Subject is clear and stands out well against the white background.

Technical (Color, focus, and light):
Color: Your choice of a warmish duotone works well for this image.
Focus: sharp, but not so sharp that it takes away from the softness of this image.
Light: Relatively flat, but flattering.

To grow its vote?:
Was a hard challenge, with many, many entries. This just isn't what the voters were looking for. While, I think it is under-rated, there would be a very slim chance of pushing a portrait to the front of a "free study" challenge.

Summary:
Nice portrait work, well done and you had fun with it.

Hope to see more from you soon,
Leroy

American Diner
by Shiva Das

Comment:
I like the statement you are making here and the photo is well executed. Good luck with it.

Next Best Thing To My Wife In Bed Naked
by Photiques

Comment:
LMFAO love the title ;-)

1983 - Relax (don't do it)
by KHolt

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

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

First Impression - the most important one:
It is a good image and stands apart from all the other Rubik's Cube photos in that it is torn apart ... something I quickly learned to do ;-)

Composition:
Pretty strong. I like the fact that the in focus parts are in the positions they are in. However, I think that using two blocks in the foreground has crowded the composition a bit.

Subject:
Clean, clear crisp and stands out welll.

Technical (Colour, focus, and light):
Colour- White balance seems to be a bit warm. But, overall colour is good.
Focus - Sharp and good use of DoF.
Light - No harsh shadows, evenly lit. Pretty good, but somewhat flat.

To grow its vote?:
The Rubik's seems to have been an obvious choice for this challenge. In that, you may have gotten quite a few votes that were low, because voters had seen too many Rubik's Cubes. Also, strenthen up that composition just a little.

Summary:
Pretty good photo, definitely not a bad photo.

Hope to see more from you soon,
Leroy

Mercurial
by Jono

Comment:
Since you posted this in the forums for comments and I voted it a 5, I'll leave some feedback.

First Impression - the most important one:
What we have here is a good technical photo. Lighting, exposure, focus are all ok, but the image lacks any sort of interest (other than a very pretty face). The duotoning of the image doesn't add to the photo, but rather may be taking away from it.

Composition:
Composition is technically strong ,but lacks an interest.

Subject:
Sucbject is clear, good seperation from background.

Technical (Colour, focus, and light):
Colour - Not real fond of the greenish tint to the duotone.
Focus - Sharp, but perhaps could use a bit more USM.
Light- Good, but realitively flat and uninteresting.

To grow its vote?:
Technicals alone don't go far here. Perhaps even a less technical photo does better here if it is interesting. You have the technicals, but you are going to have to dig a little deeper into the creativity to grow this image.

One idea for this particular image would be to have her head under the water, with water running through her hair, head leaned back.

Summary:
You've got the technicals going for them, now, go find some WOW! Voters at DPC like WOW. They also like to be told a story. Just dig a little deeper, you have the know-how (it appears) to do this.

Hope to see more from you soon,
Leroy

Comfortable Companion
by angela_packard

Comment:
What a cutie!

Motor Mile
by arlanbart

Comment:
This could be a cover for a racing game, really!

... And the dish ran away with the spoon
by shanksware

Comment:
Absolutely wonderful! 10

When Strangers Meet
by angela_packard

Comment:
Looks like an Odd Couple to me ;-) I love how you are elevated. Lighting is perfect. Very nice mood.