at pier 60.JPG
by glockguy

Comment:
To be fair, it does seem that this was taken right after a bit of nasty weather..

at pier 60.JPG
by glockguy

Comment:
Greetings, yet another critique for you :)

This is simply not a DPC friendly image.

I actually like the pastel look, but I can promise this would finish in the 4's here...

Now, add in a bit of Topaz and a bit of dodge and burn, some color work, and whamo- you'll boost that score..

But, compositionally, this image still leaves much to be desired, our subject is small and insignificant, it doesn't draw the eye anywhere, I just kind of randomly wander around the shot...

Try getting under the pier, it's very nice under there, or try getting some good street photography in as Pier 60 always has an interesting crowd around.. As you may have recently guessed, I used to live just a short walk away from here.. Early 2000's I lived on the next island, Belle Air Beach, just south of Clearwater Beach... I spent many a night/day on that pier, so I know just how much better this should look!

Ava
by glockguy

Comment:
Greetings, here is a short critique, as requested:

Soft and grainy... She's cute as a button, but this photo doesn't show her off!

You need to consider using a fill flash, and I would strongly suggest using the "dodge" tool, or similar lightening tool, to dodge up the eyes a bit, right now they look like big black holes, but that can be easily improved..

See this thread for my little flash trick, I'm using it more and more.. Seriously a PITA to work with, but the results are really good.

Even my 50D performs at a non-DPC level at anything over 400 ISO, and 400 is usually pushing it, so 640 on your T1i (same sensor as my 50D) is a bit too much.

Her expression is very good, she's a perfect little model, sure to pull in a ribbon or two for you!

And never, never use the on-body flash without a diffuser/bouncer like I described above, or even better, a real speedlight bounced off something light colored..

underwater.jpg
by cgino

Comment:
Very interesting..

Yes? How may I help you?
by glockguy

Comment:
An EXCELLENT first..

If this is anything to judge by, I think it's clear that you will do well here.

A Bit Too Candid
by scalvert

Comment:
Samantha learns why you should never eat superglue...

Turtle Talk
by karmat

Comment:

Originally posted by scalvert: I'm not sure which is scarier, the expression or that the sign focuses on breeding habits at DPChallenge. Maybe they're related.

Pretty much exactly what I focused on too..

The pack: Penelope,Napoleon,Tok,Waldo, and Beanie
by ShutterPug

Comment:
Is the one on the left blind? Seems you always have one with it's eyes completely shut... I'm guessing blind..

LSpineLat.jpg
by ShutterPug

Comment:
Lovely..

The Eggony Of Defeat
by Hipychik

Comment:
Color is off, (magenta is up I think), and the focus seems to be in front of the kiddo.

Sorry about your score, but if it helps, you beat the tar out of me...