Atmosphere
by marcoesquivel

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Welcome to DPC. I see this is your very first entry! I hope it is the first of many.

I really, really like the blue color you selected to show off your bubble. Placement in the frame is good and the black streaks give it some interest. And it is a unique presentation.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure the simplicity of this was enough to keep the attention of the viewer long enough to really appreciate your approach.

Keep those images coming.
I look forward to seeing more of your work on DPC.

In Reflection
by Citadel

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

This was a tough competition. That's the only reason I can think of for your image not receiving the "6" or better that it deserved. (I gave it a 7 in competition)

Your use of light and dark, your excellent composition including the placement of the reflections in the water, and overall feel of this image makes it a more than respectable entry in the 'best of...' category.

Keep up the good work.

Alice

Isabella
by snaffles

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

LOL - did you appreciate all 27 of those splendid comments as this sweet image was being voted on? And then, later, two more and a favorite!

Well, I hope you had your scores turned off (yeah, sure) because the 5.6653 just doesn't match up. What happened? Having lost my crystal ball some time ago, I don't know.

There is little to 'critique' in this fine image. Before I got to the main subject, as this appeared on my screen I was appreciating the fine detail on the weathered fence, then spotted that amazing expression on the amazing dog, and went Wow! The greenery just finished off the story in an appropriate way.

It was a terrific find and a very good handling of the story-telling process along with the careful post processing details.

Nicely done.

Alice

Hubble
by keyz

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Congratulations on a very good finish in this demanding Challenge with so many fine entries.

Because of your excellent lighting, composition and post processing, you leave me little, if anything, to 'critique.'

Certainly your colors are wonderful, your modeling well done, and you have a "Favorite" among our membership.

Keep up the good work!

Sorry for the double post. Usually when we have critiqued an image it goes away. This did not. So maybe a double post will clear it.

Hubble
by keyz

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Congratulations on a very good finish in this demanding Challenge with so many fine entries.

Because of your excellent lighting, composition and post processing, you leave me little, if anything, to 'critique.'

Certainly your colors are wonderful, your modeling well done, and you have a "Favorite" among our membership.

Keep up the good work!

Blue Bubbles
by burfino

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

WHAT! No comments! No fair.
Well at least the Critique Club is here.
:-))

I recognize your name from a recent critique, but didn't expect to have the chance to visit with you again so soon!

You definitely met the Challenge requirements because there are the bubbles for all to see. (but) Oh, dear, it isn't a very interesting image! My suggestion for this image/subject would be to shoot it again and again at different angles, from close up to even closer. Change the viewpoint, get rid of that gray background. try some poster paper, or some other colored material back there to give those bubbles (forgive me) some pop!

You have the technical skills, now go for artistry.

(One more suggestion, and this is waay off base, but I'll put it out there. If you are not familiar with your Photoshop's Selective Colors sliders, experiment. When I played with the color a little on this very nice and sharp image, it did help the modeling of the piece.)

Keep 'em coming. You will be climbing the DPC ladder in no time.

Grow
by littledeep

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

WHAT! No comments! No fair.
Well at least the Critique Club is here.
:-))

First, it's a pretty flower with lovely color. I think you captured the color very well. Orchids are delicate flowers so, yes, you were on the path to meet the Challenge criteria.

I would suggest that your background is a bit dark (not delicate) and a bit busy for this lovely orchid. Perhaps a lighter color or even a sheet of poster paper behind the orchids would have made your flowers pop nicely. Then, if it was mine, (And I know it isn't) I'd probably have gotten more to the level of the flower. The angle in this picture is slightly above the blossoms - meeting them head-on would have given a bit more impact to their beauty. A different angle would also make it possible to crop in to the main event easier, too.

Summary? great start. A little more practice, experimentation and lots of different angles on your subject. Then your images will be on their way up the DPC ladder.

good luck!

Alice

A delicate sunset in winter
by Rino63

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Indeed, a flawless, glorious sunset, handled well. It is so difficult to get a decent sunset picture, probably just because the sun creates such havoc with our camera settings.

As usual, your post processing is very well done.

Now, composition. I think it does suffer a touch from that odd little half-a-structure to the right. One tends to go over there and try to figure it out, rather than enjoy what is right in front.

Meeting the challenge? Well the top half of your piece does, perfectly. the bottom half with that beautifully shaped, but very dark boat appears to be more 'heavy' than 'delicate' and that may have swayed the voters from giving a higher score.

However, all in all, it's a lovely piece and I enjoyed having the chance to look at it again; this time more carefully.

As always, I look forward to seeing your work.

lizard-brooch-002-copy.jpg
by jomari

Comment:
The delicacy and color here make this composition extra special.

lizard-brooch-001-copy.jpg
by jomari

Comment:
Extra canvas, hmmmm? Gotta try that one.
This, and the entire series, is spectacular.