needle and thread
by sns

Comment:
I really like the idea, almost did it myself! The shot is well done, the needle almost looks like it's floating in mid air, the way you set it up is very nice. The DOF is a good idea but the thread in the background is almost too fuzzy and the end of the spool getting cut off is a bit distracting. If the single thread was in focus with the needle and the spool was out of focus I think I would like this shot much more. A 5 to start, moving to a 7

A necessary couple
by Alexys

Comment:
They certainly go together, at least 3 times a day in my life! This is a great idea but I think it would work better if the light wasn't so bright, the bottom of the toothbrush blends in so much with the bottom of the picture and the while it's nice that the toothpaste and bristles are almost the same color a bit of contrast might be better for this shot. Also the neck of the tube is almost blinding on my monitor which has been calibrated, the threads are lost on the center part of it.

A 5

OREO 'n' MILK
by theodor38

Comment:
This is a very classy shot but the soft focus doesn't really work for me on this for some reason. I like it but it doesn't feel quite right, maybe it's just a tad too soft? And how in the world did you get that Oreo to sit on the glass like that without it breaking? Started at a 5, moving to a 7

Duet
by whynot

Comment:
This is a very good idea but the actual shot leaves me wondering. The top bubble getting cut off really hurts the shot and the glare on the bottom bubble is very distracting. The overall shot looks a bit washed out and out of focus. A 4

light-bulb
by amazoneea

Comment:
This is a very interesting shot overall. I like the effect and would love to know how you acheived it.

But alas, as interesting as it is the quality of the shot leave me wanting. The out of focus on the bulb part and candle really leaves me wanting. More clarity and focus would really make this pop. Also if the light could have been limited to the bulb itself for some reason and completely black around it. Started with a 4 moving to a 5

Painted Apples
by StevePax

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This was one of my favs from the PWL Challenge. The overall composition of the shot is very well done.

But the negative space on the right is a bit too much for my personal taste, the rule of thirds is not in play here and the shot looks almost cut in half. The light that was used is perfect for the apples but perhaps a third apple slightly to the right or a more frontal approach on the apples.

I really can't find anything that I don't like about the shot except the balance issue. It's well done, the light is very well done and the apples look very delicious as a result!

Good Luck In Future Challenges!

Deannda
DNeufer@stny.rr.com if you have any questions or want to discuss this further!

Dragon
by Samara

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This is a lovely shot that met the challenge and then some! I love the dragon in this shot and the blue tint that runs throught the statue is very unique. But the lighting leaves me wanting more. Maybe if you could have come in from the sides and top to really help highlight those blue tints.

The black background is perfect but the cloth underneath the dragon is distracting to me. I think you were going for the oriental feel with the pattern but I think the dragon would have done that better by himself.

The cropping and composition are great. Overall a very nice shot.

Good Luck In Future Challenges!

Deannda
DNeufer@stny.rr.com if you have any questions or want to discuss this further!

1977: the year of the snake
by KING

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Hello and may I first say, "WOW!" I loved this shot during the challenge but then again I have learned to love snakes. This guy is very handsome.

Now to the Critique, what to say? This is a great shot overall though at first when I saw it I thought it was slightly off balance and when I try to either divide the shot or do the rule of thirds, it doesn't quite meet either format which is probably why I get the slightly off balance feeling. The colors are fantastic and the background is also perfect for this shot. It doesn't overpower the main subject.

About the only other thing that would have made this shot perfect for me personally would be a more head on shot of the snake, so you could see both eyes or from above actually but that's just a personal preference.

Good Luck In Future Challenges!

Deannda
DNeufer@stny.rr.com if you have any questions or want to discuss this further!

Winding Roads
by spectre013

Comment:
Greetings from The Critique Club!

When I first saw this shot I thought it looked familier, been a few years since I've seen it but I've been there when I lived in Pueblo.

This is a great shot overall, the composition, the overall effect. The reflective dots on the ties on the side of the road are a bit of a distraction but the light off the sign itself is very well done.

I know the effect you are going for with the fog and it did work well. A touch more contrast on the fog might help this shot. Not much at all, just a touch. ;) That is about the only thing I can think of overall!

Good Luck In Future Challenges!

Deannda
DNeufer@stny.rr.com if you have any questions or want to discuss this further!

Fantasia
by Gordon

Comment:
Sweet! Congrats!