Some rides for fun but he rides for glory....
by moayad_habas

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

I see you are new to DPC. Welcome!

You have asked for a critique from a Critique Club member, and this time I'm the one answering the call.

You scored quite well in this Challenge which is quite competitive, so congratulations. Your image, interpreted in sepia, is perfect for the subject matter. You captured the intensity of the racer, and the difficulty of the terrain beautifully.

So, in this case, I can only say "well done" and look forward to seeing more of your work.

SFAlice

Thoughts of happiness.....
by stanmoore

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

My goodness you get around this country of ours. San Francisco for our famous bridge, and now a ship in Texas... What a pretty model you found for this interesting portrait. Nice processing on her face and she posed very well for you.

My first impression of this portrait (as a Critique Club member) was "what is that brown out-of-focus thing on the left?" It took a moment to get to the main attraction - your model. To make this a really successful image, you might think about de-emphasizing the ship's wheel to focus on what is, I think, your main subject.

It is good to see your work again, and I look forward to more images from you.

I hope this brief critique was helpful to you.

Alice

Flying into 2010
by AndyB

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

NOT the easiest shot in the world to get. (And I have tried my share of this exciting sport.)

You're shooting into the sun, you are trying for a fleeting subject, and you are probably watching your footing.

Okay, those of us in the Critique Club are supposed to try to help make images 'better.' This is not an easy image because just about everything works beautifully. Somehow, I think you looked carefully at the different crops before you put this in competition. It does seem to me that perhaps you left a bit more ocean in there than necessary. The viewer keeps looking to this important dark, heavy part of the image thinking there is something to see, thus taking time away from the good stuff in the sky and on the horizon.

You're doing fine. And I look forward to seeing more of your work on DPC.

I hope this little critique is helpful to you.

Alice

On The Hunt
by Drake

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

ha - we meet again. I get the chance to revisit another of your wonderful nature images.

This one is perfectly spectacular (and you know it). I just came from a picture by
by rseeley who also does wonderful nature work.

I will say what I said to him: "Members of the Critique Club look at an image after the Challenge and try to give advice on how to 'make it better.' There really is not point in trying that with this image, as it is just fine the way it is."

So, with a "well done", I shall go on to the next image in the queue and you keep going with the fabulous photography you do well.

Until the next time I am lucky enough to get one of your images to 'critique.'

Alice

Alice

f o r w a r d
by rooum

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

My first impression of this image was: Oh boy, nebula! Second? Nazi salute, third? okay, so abstract that the viewer decides what it means.

I am (somehow) quite sure you don't want a technical evaluation of this image. You have just received my personal impressions - which must double as my Critique Club impressions because - well, just because.

I have read some of your remarks in the forums. Thus I feel sure you anticipated the score you received from DPCers who desire sharp, delineated, pretty images with an immediate message.

So, about all I can say is: "Keep 'em coming." They will be enjoyed by some. And isn't that something?

Alice

Stripped
by toddw62

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

What a super image. Great lighting, clarity, mood-setting; all the good things that make up a superior picture.

Members of the Critique Club are supposed to look at an image and try to tell the maker 'how to make it better.' Not in this case. I think the image is just fine as it is, and actually in this tough competition, your score is at least a decent one.

About the only thing I can do is encourage you to keep shooting, keep experimenting and know that there are many DPCers who really do like your work.

I look forward to seeing more of it.

Alice

Fresh Fish Fast Food
by rseeley

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

What treat - both for the bird and for me. He gets lunch and I get a second look at this terrific image. (It received a high mark from me during the Challenge,)

Members of the Critique Club look at an image after the Challenge and try to give advice on how to 'make it better.' There really is not point in trying that with this image, as it is just fine the way it is. You even caught the water dripping off the fish as it goes to the table.

So, with a "well done", I shall go on to the next image in the queue and you keep going with the fabulous photography you obviously do well.

I will look forward to seeing more of y our work on DPC.

Alice

Kortum Trail View
by ManRayfan

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[b[GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB[/B]

aH ha, another Northern California DPCer. Welcome. It looks as if you are having fun with your new Canon DSLR. Oh, yes, I am a ManRay fan too!

Okay, to work.

The first thing I noticed when I opened your image was that your horizon was tack-sharp. Nice. You have a good composition with those rain clouds in the background, the rock in the middleground and that ravine close up. As your commenters mentioned, it is pretty flat, however.

The excitement IS there, though. By emphasizing darks and lights with Levels, and accenting colors, especially reds and greens, it is possible to bring some depth to this very nice image. Finally a tiny touch of dodging could give detail to that splendid rock.

The apple blossoms must be just about ready to burst forth in your part of the country. I can hardly wait.

Meanwhile, I shall look forward to seeing more of your work on DPC.

Alice

The Look
by tinkie2010

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GREETINGS FROM The CRITIQUE CLUB

Hello, tinkie2010. We meet again. And again you have a delightful image. This time of a charming young girl. Indeed, she looks sleep-tousled and sweet.

I think you processed the image well and have made the young child come alive in the frame. So there isn't much of anything for me to critique in this Challenge entry.

I'm delighted to have seen it again, and wish you success in future entries.

Alice

The Opposite is True
by eye-spy

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Wow! this is spectacular. You took a very difficult subject and photographed it well. It is immensely difficult to photograph glass without showing everything that collects on a clear reflective surface and you nailed it.

I'm afraid HotPasta hit it with his comment that this subject has been done before on DPC. Some of our "world-weary" voters find happiness in newer pastures. It doesn't - or shouldn't - dilute the fun of those who want to master the procedure.

You have an image that displays well and in this crowded field, your score is certainly pretty good.

Keep up the fine work.

Alice