I'm watching you.
by Delta_6

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Um, like art roflmao, I agree that you still have mojo.

Maybe the slight lack of coloration had something to do with it, or maybe there is still a problem with zoo animals amongst the voters. Who knows why scores are the way they are these days.

there's nothing wrong with this image, and we both know it. Sharp, crisp, well positioned in the frame, highlights in the correct spots, and yeah, maybe not enough 'color' in the fur to attract the folks looking for saturation.

Good luck in your next entry. You know you're doing just fine. So do I.

Ya wanna piece of me? huh? Do ya?
by Abstract

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

well, since you came in 4th, you don't really need a 'critique' from the Critique Club.

that carving is hard to do, especially with something that oxidizes so quickly.

Nice job. Keep up the good work.

Snowperson, rather joyful.
by gnownad

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Awww, yes, this is a cute little feller, and congratulations for getting down to its level for the photo.

Now, in my opinion, this pretty little image suffers from 'busy background syndrome'. If you could have isolated the little figure from that house and all the busyness in the background it could have been a contender. As it is, it is hard to find the little figure amongst all the clutter.

then, had you isolated the figure, if you had, say, tied a red ribbon around it someplace, or otherwise make it stand out on its own, that would have given an incentive to voters. In other words, make it special.

I wish you good luck in future entries. Hey, you have that first entry in there now.

I will look forward to seeing more of your work.

Party like 70s Star
by AmeedEl-Ghoul

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Well, 'heck's bells' I don't know what's wrong with this humorous image nor why it hit the mid-point in scoring.

technically it is just fine, DNMC? Nope, it's funny, cute and all those other things that make for good storytelling photography.

So, keep on playing. And join the Critique Club (if you're not already a member) Your input could be wonderful for newbeees.

:-))

Windswept
by wyverndragon

Comment:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Well, I don't know what you were doing a year ago, but, indeed this is pretty nice. Love the sky and the colors and the flow of clouds across the sky.

Oh, I wish you had flipped this image horizontally. It pops beautifully when you do that.

Compositionally, that tree with the cropped branches looks great on the left (as you say: a little left of normal) as it is then leading you into the picture. the sun on the trunk leads to the clouds, and on we go. Where it is now, it looks (forgive me) a little like a mistake as the clipped branches take the viewer right out of the picture.

Make sense? If not, don't worry about it. You are well on your way in the learning curve. Keep up the good work.

Sorrow for the Lost
by MinsoPhoto

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GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

You created some nice soft, yet warm tones in this image.

On composition, my suggestion would be to either include more of the pedestal on which your statue sits, or none of it. There is a distracting white line at the bottom edge, so in this instance, you might consider cropping at the kneeling line.

Overall, finding a little more area for sharper focus would give this image a little 'pop'. Also, to give the statue more modeling you might think about adjusting the lighting on it with a reflector or the like, if the Sun isn't cooperating.

Keep on trying and yes, it gets easier as you learn the process of post-processing.

IMG-0007-polar-coordinates-2.jpg
by jomari

Comment:
Again, you bring out - exceptionally well - the 3-D qualities in this.

IMG_0007-flipblend-1.jpg
by jomari

Comment:
Just beautiful.

IMG_0011-dpc1.jpg
by jomari

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Oh, yes. you are all ready for Valentine's Day with this series.

Great dimensionality in these as well.

I won't repeat on all of them, but they all have that quality.

No. 63
by krnodil

Comment:
That tree never knew what hit it. Lovely patterns are the result.