Proletariat of all countries - you must join!
by kinks

Comment:
Good reconstruction of a classic. Would have like the hand a bit sharper. 7

Year of the Dragon
by Samara

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

This is a challenge to critique! I'm having a very hard time trying to decide what to say.

My initial reaction is that it hurts my eyes. It is being very hard to focus on.

I think if you had a less straight on approach, adjusted the lighting to accentuate the texture of the item and pushed it back in the frame it would be more interesting.

Even though I can tell it is a 3 dimensional object it looses some of it's depth, again because of the lighting and angle.

I'm going to assume you used a very shallow DOF in order to maintain the black background. While a good technique, it did eliminate some the detail on the end of the dragons snout and the front claw.

The little bit of green reflection at the bottom isn't too bothersome. A little post challenge spot editing would fix that.

Have you tried playing with the Contrast settings, and levels?

I hope this helps.

JC

Dim Bulb
by adine

Comment:
Very nice use of a square/centred format. Wonderful light/colour treatment. Detail, well WOW... 10

At the Altar of Free Speech
by GeneralE

Comment:
From the Critique Club

Oh boy,, I would get you wouldn't I! lol

As I said during the challenge, great subject matter and very fitting the topic.

I suspected at the time this was shot through a window, or a display of some sort. The line/cable down the left and that bit of green border upper left detract from the shot.

I"m not sure about the colour. On my monitor it is rather pink/reddish. A truer sepia tone may have worked better to give a period feel to this image.

I do like the crop/composition/border and use of a tall panorama format. Using that size and shape gives the feel of endless paper. It speaks to the need for ongoing dialogue and the dissemination of ideas.

I think I would have liked to see this with the typewriter keys being a bit sharper. The soft treatment on the paper does work for me.

If you want to work further with this image, get out the clone and sharpen tools!

I hope this helps.
JC

An Unfortunate Cookie
by thelsel

Comment:
Ahh,,, Photographically. Very good, I would have tidy up a bit. Removed some of the stray crumbs. A little post challenge spot editing will perfect this shot.

Conceptually, one of the best, if not the best of the challenge.

Well executed, lighting is fantastic.

It also helps that I share the sentiment, whether you were being serious or not.
10 10 10 10 10

Religious Propaganda
by melongrind

Comment:
Yes it is, very good street photography. I really like the crop. 8

All You Need
by byshen

Comment:
This is definitely a wow shot. Seriously hunky. I'm not sure if it counts as propaganda though. Over the top advertising yes. Oh, hell,, it's a great shot. 9

Anti-Drug Backlash
by EddyG

Comment:
I would love to know how you did this legally... that said very good concept, good execution. 7

Solidarity Against Terrorism !
by fdpiech

Comment:
I had promised myself I wouldn not look at another of these little dolls again. But here I am. Nice composition. Excellent title and use of subject. Good lighting. 8

Resistance is Futile
by vonautsch

Comment:
I'm going to have to say, I don't see this as propaganda. But then, the more the cat stares at me the more I believe it is.. Your, right! resistance is indeed futile. Must vote 7 must vote 7..................