Little Bear River
by dsidwell

Comment:
ABSOULUTELY stunning! This is some of your premiere work. Definitely something to be proud of. You have a marvelous eye for shots like this. The composition is absolutely stellar. Very nicely done!

Flight
by faidoi

Comment:
Very neat there faidoi. Excellent clarity and the turqoise duotone works EXTREMELY well, nicely done!

Father & Child
by Rooster

Comment:
Very Cool shot you got here Roost! Very well captured and the title fits it very nicely. Congrats on a good score as well! Good work!

Inakani Oteraga Arimasu
by Jesuispeure

Comment:
*Greetings From the Critique Club!* :D

Fantastic image you got here, something to be proud of.

Composition:

I believe this is by far your strongest element of the photo. The way you have it set up, with the angle and all, makes it look like you carefully considered what elements were needed in the shot and where they should be placed, you have done a nice job here. It is well framed by the plants surrounding the shot and really enhances. Using framing techniques like this can really enhance a shot, especiallly the outdoor shots. Excellent focus as well.

Lighting and Color:

According to the commenters/slash voters, it appears that this is the most controversial part of this shot. Sepia, desaturation, and color is one of those arbitrary things when it comes to voting, mostly due to the fact that it is highly subjective to personal taste. However, I can tell you my personal preference as far as this shot goes. I honestly would havbe liked to see this shot in color. I believe the color can tell so much about a place, especially in the "Where You Live Challenge." When I think about this challenge, the word culture pops into my mind, and when I think of culture, I think of diversity and variety, and I think color has a lot to do with that in the shot. The sepia does work, don't be discopurage dabout that, you did a nice job with that. I am just telling you my PERSONAL preference and trying to give an objective opinion.

Other Thoughts:

A very nicely composed shot that has some very pleasing elements and enjoyable to look at. Good luck in future challenges and hope to see some more of your work doing well.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, feel free to PM at anytime. I am more than willing to answer an questions you may have.

~Matthew Dykman (goinskiing)

La Purisma Golf Course, Lompoc CA
by neilmwilson

Comment:
*From the Critique Club*

:D

Very cool image!

Composition:
Really, I can't find any real composition issue, the only thing that really cought my attention as far as this goes was the foreground, for some reason, my eye keeps getting drawn into the foreground of the shot, distracting me from the beauty of the shot.

Focus:
Overall good focus. I am not usre or not if NeatImage was used, but I personally don't think it ruined it if you did. It does kind of have a usrreal feal to it, but I think that just adds to the quality of the shot.

Color and Lighting:

This is what makes this shot and excellent photo instead of a good photo. The lighting is so dynamic. You picked the PERFECT time of day to shoot this. This kind of lighting does quite a few things:
1. Creates different shades and tones of colors, giving you a wide variety from dark all the way through light. Gives the shot a feeling of completeness.
2. Adds shadows that help bring out the contrast and brings out the contours of the land, giving it more depth.
3. Gives you a nice exposure. Nothing is too dark and nothing is blown out.
I would say you hit the nail on thead with the lighting here and that's why you were rewarded with you're good score.
Other:
A very captivating shot. Makes you feel like you are really there at tee-time. Very dyanamic and very pleasing to look at.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please feel free to PM me.

Best of luck to ya in future challenges!

~Matthew Dykman (goinskiing)

Fallen Delight
by Rooster

Comment:
This is an excellent photo! I believe you captured serendipity quite nicely here, very unique and imaginitive. What I love is the mystery of the light, it leaves viewers (such as myself) captivated and very interested. I really enjoy this shot a lot, too bad it didn't score higher, but that doesn't really matter, because I like it for how it is. Nice work!

Floating Art
by Rooster

Comment:
The more I look at this, the more I like it! Very unique and creative! This is definitely a reflection of your awesome style!

No Pun intended!

Message edited by author 2004-04-26 10:59:25.

Wonder Valley: Yosemite
by Imagineer

Comment:
That there is an AMAZSING shot. So amazing that it looks like a painting. Simply gorgeous, this is something you should feel very proud of!

In the Zone
by ellamay

Comment:
Great action shot! Very clear and nice composition. Though I feel a slight rotation clockwise would improve this photo quite a bit. I really enjoy this shot and expect to see it doo quite well! Good luck!

Little Things Along Life's Highway
by orussell

Comment:
Beautiful sky! This shot works really well for several reasons:
1. The car
2. The person on the bike
The person on the bike really adds to the effect of size, the car also serves this smae purpose. I do feel, however, that the crop is a little too tight on the left. Personally, I would have liked to see a little more space by the biker, preferably the same as the right side, this would help balance the shot. Otherwise this is a nicely done shot and should do well. Good luck!