Another Man's Treasure
by Luci11e

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Welcome to DPC. LOL, love it, your first entry and you pick a pile of trash!

Well, despite the possibility that voters were lashing out at you because of your 'self-described trash habits' (joking-joking!) let's look at some of the other stuff.

Okay, this is a nice record shot, a keepsake from schooldays. It's a little fuzzy.

Since you're dealing with a pile of inanimate material, consider it as story ready to be told at your leisure. Move around, experiment with apertures, depth of field, and see what is really interesting in there. You had the story in your head, my suggestion is to build your story around this pile of trash: show what it really represents-- try to find a focal point, one or more items that really tell the story, or maybe an angle that shows off what you want to display.

the technical details will come as you use your equipment; the story-telling can be the exciting part.

Good luck in the Challenges. I look forward to seeing more of your art.
:-))

Life is good, even when it's not great
by kyagudin

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

What a pleasant portrait of this happy old man, teeth and all. I think that technically, you've done an excellent job of capturing his features and attitude. I agree with one of the people who commented on your picture during the Challenge that the background color is unfortunate. but if that was the only clear, uncluttered place you could find, well, that's all you can do.

Now, regarding the Challenge. It occurs to me that even though this nice old man does personify happiness, he is "happy" not "humorous" and that may be why your image did not score higher. It is a subtle difference, to be sure.

In any event, I shall look forward to seeing more of your images in the future.

I Only have Eyes For You
by scooter88

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Another image from this Challenge that I am delighted to see again. You scored well, and there is nothing much to 'critique' in this image, so I can just say this is wonderful work and please keep 'em coming. You obviously have a talent and the patience to capture and present this type of photography well. this is a fine example.

Beautiful color control here as well as the "to be expected" level of sharpness and wow factor you exhibit.

GAME OVER
by mBastin

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Oh, yes. I remember this well. It was a fun image that I very much enjoyed while looking at it in the voting process and one that I am pleased to see again.

You have caught your expression well and your position in the frame is, IMO, excellent.

Because it was a set up, you might have been able to go back and get those hands and the gaming instrument more in focus, unless you just got sick of posing. (Never!) In my opinion, and I'm just another opinionated DPCer, your shallow depth of field is what kept this very fine conceptual image from a much higher score.

Keep 'em coming. You're obviously having fun with this and it shows in a very positive way.

2010: "All These Worlds Are Yours ..."
by Dr.Confuser

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Well, you finished very, very well in this tough challenge, so there isn't really much of anything to 'critique' in this image of yours.

The colors are in balance, the composition is well done and the frame is 'just enough' without being obtrusive. The title fits (and yes I have read the book) so all in all, I can only say "nice job" and move on to the next image in the queue.

Continued good luck in your future entries.

mums old 70's feel
by disassociation

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

well, after I stopped giggling, I looked at your score, and didn't giggle quite so hard anymore.

I like the mischief in this image and the little kid is a joy ... did he wiggle the tree just a bit to get that burst of light design going?

Of course it breaks every rule in the book and that's the way you wanted it - you went with the humor and fun.

So, if your mum's pictures made you smile as much as this did me, and a few others, well your mission is accomplished.

Winter Sunrise
by burfino

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There are times when I don't know why the voters elect to give middling scores to a good image. This is one of them.

I think your processing is fine, delicate and carefully done. Fabulous sunrise, captured and processed well, with nice tones in the buildings and street lights complementing that early light. It is perhaps more illustration-like than 'realistic' photography, but that suits the image.

Maybe a sleepy kid in a red coat with a sled dragging behind would have added punch - (I'm really fantasizing here) but in any event I think you did a good job and can only say: "Keep up the good work!"

PS I gave you a '7' in competition for this Xmas Card type image.

Pollard_IMG_8585-FBx2dpc.jpg
by GeneralE

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This design is especially thrilling.

Whalen Island
by Wildfire9

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

If this is early in your HDR career, you are doing quite well. It isn't "overblown" in the HDR sense, where unnatural coloration and strange visions dance before the eyes. :-))

I very much like the background mountains, soft yet interesting and the grasses work well in the image. that straight line in the midground (the water) acts as a magnet for the viewer. If it was mine, I'd probably try to get down a bit more to eliminate that straight edge.

Then, yes, you could use something in the foreground to provide interest and keep the viewer in the picture. Move around until you could get a tree or even a large-ish snow patch in there. (If you can't find a dog or a kid - joking)

Keep up the good work. I'll look forward to seeing more of your art.

stormy weather coming up
by phoozt

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Yes, you have a lovely little girl there and her red costume fits the scene nicely as does that translucent umbrella with the red trim.

Others have mentioned that it would be nice to have more light on her face so I won't dwell on that. I will suggest that you look at this image cropped so that all that empty sky to the left goes away. That includes most of the ugly airplane con-trail. Since this is Advanced Editing, you could clone out any remainder. That would bring the focus to the little girl which is where you want it. You could also concentrate on bringing out the depth of the clouds behind her that have so much majesty. (If it was mine, I'd probably not lighten the area behind her quite so much, but that is an individual thing.)

You live in a beautiful city and a beautiful land that I remember with great fondness from a visit there some years ago.

I'll look forward to seeing more of your work.