shakespeare
by oldbimmercoupe

Comment:
OK, I'm going through the Free Study submissions, purposefully finding those images I think are shot with a less conventional eye - this is one of those images! Thanks for offering something that isn't just DPC friendly eye-candy (though of course there's nothing wrong with eye-candy). I'll be picking one of these images for my Mu (most underrated) award:

Positives: An interesting image especially in terms subject matter choice - I like the way you've created an impression that your image has a wider aspect ratio than it actually has. I also think you've placed the stage at exactly the right place in the frame. I'm liking the range of textures in the image too.

Critical stuff: Although I like the geometry of the image - I've been looking at it for a while and I have to say it tops out quite quickly, there isn't too much that gets delivered after an initial viewing.

Overall: I like the idea and the precision of your execution but if I'm honest I think this is one of those images that just has a ceiling in terms of interest level.

Out of body experience
by straitedgexx

Comment:
OK, I'm going through the Free Study submissions, purposefully finding those images I think are shot with a less conventional eye - this is one of those images! Thanks for offering something that isn't just DPC friendly eye-candy (though of course there's nothing wrong with eye-candy). I'll be picking one of these images for my Mu (most underrated) award:

Positives: Lots to look at here and you have really captured the mood of the moment. This is an image that has a transportive quality - I feel like I am there. I think this is mainly accomplished by your wise choice not trying to augment the lighting through editing. I'm also intrigued by the captured motion - did you flash it?

Critical stuff: I suspect this image isn't going to be that accessible - initial impact is rather low and I think it needs a while spent on it before it can be fully appreciated. I hope that viewers give it that time.

Overall: A very rich image that stands out from the crowd which benefits from a very high level of viewer involvement once it is committed to.

what's left of me
by annah

Comment:
Flat out brilliant.

Centered Composition, High Key, Portrait
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Really interesting composition and lighting of a familiar face.

Leading Lines, Rule of Thirds, Tilted Angle
by MichaelC

Comment:
Very effective.

Leading Lines- Rule of Thirds - Shallow DOF
by Windtale

Comment:
Superb!

Centered Composition, Light on White, Portrait
by TrollMan

Comment:
Other than the distracting shoulder this is a great shot. A most compelling model too.

Blur - Low Key - Tilted Angle
by rooum

Comment:
Love this!

Backlighting : Leading Lines : Tilted Angle
by dougi555

Comment:
Fabulous ! Front page stuff!

Centered Composition-Shallow DOF-Tilted Angle (Finding Weegee)
by pawdrix

Comment:
Fabulous shot - slightly bothered by the halo-ish appearance around the hat but a great, great shot nonetheless.