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by electrolost

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Welcome to DPC. I see this is just your fourth entry in a Challenge!

I liked your approach with the black and white image to give the bridge that 'old time' quality. The voters liked your image quite well, but it probably just didn't have that extra 'pop' that would give it a high score. Still, it worked well for the Challenge. One of your commenters said a different crop might have improved the image. I don't know it if would actually improve the iamge, but I also like the idea of moving the crop in towards the main attraction - the bridge. It would, I think, center the interest of the viewer.

All in all, though, a good image that scored well, and met the challenge.

I'll be looking forward to seeing more of your work in future Challenges.

Morning Sentinels
by mpeters

Comment:
Beautiful shot! I know right where this is too.
Really, well done.

Silky Scarf
by jjusa

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

I see you are fairly new to DPC and are settling in nicely. Terrific.

When I first saw this iamge, I thought, wow, what an attractive model and expressive eyes. Then I went to the umbrella and finally to the scarf, which was, I think the main focus of your composition. This image almost works. (If it was mine, I'd be happy!) Nevertheless, there were some minor problems that come to mind.

Yes, I also think the umbrella is a tad 'heavy' for the composition. But if used, perhaps the model doesn't need to be holding the handle. Then, there is a little red x at the lower left that might be better out of there. I'm gonna really nit pic and say the tag on the model's scarf should go away. And finally, there's something about the model's dress, especially around the waistline that gives the appearance of being wrinkled.

I'm really being nit picky about a really good image, because overall I think you have an excellent start here.

So, keep 'em coming and I wish you much luck in your future photography. You really are good at this.

Traffic Lights
by splidge

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

I always like to see this style of image. You've got to go out on a dark night, set up a tripod and hope the traffic flow will give you a good pattern of light. And you really can't check until you get back home! Then too, you probably have to take some care not to get run over.

All that in mind, there you were. I have an idea that if your road had been more interesting, say with a curve in it, you would have scored better. And, yes, as one of your commenters said, that cluster of lights at the vanishing point was a problem, as the vanishing point was obscured, and slightly fuzzy.

But it's a good start, and I expect you'll be out there on another road one of these days, trying again.

Keep 'em coming!

Power line on the prairie
by kiskat

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Welcome to DPC. I see this is just your fourth Challenge, and you nailed it! Congratulations. Your score shows that the voters appreciated your take on the Challenge. It's nice to see the desert in its spring coloration and you saw those power lines very, very well. The fence crossing in front was a good foil for the power lines, as well.

in composition, you were perilously close to the 'dredded half n half' composition, but you pulled the horizon just enough below to make it quite effective.

Good job. Keep up the good work.

So huggable...
by cca

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Awwww, Harry's a cute little dog. Oh yes, welcome to DPC. I see this is only your second Challenge. I hope you are enjoying the site so far.

Well, you didn't score very well this time around, and it was pretty much because Harry is fuzzy in this frame. Since you just got your camera you have lots to learn and your pictures will improve as you learn the basics of your equipment. I'll give you one tip to get started on: When you are taking a picture in fairly low light (inside shots are usually low light) it is very helpful to use a tripod. If you don't have a tripod yet, balance your camera on some books or a box, or whatever is stable enough to keep it steady. Experiment!

You have a good eye, because the composition is very, very nice; I wish you much success here at DPC and look forward to seeing more of your work.

Go soldiers ,go and make me proud
by onar

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

I am delighted to have the opportunity to critique this image. I didn't get to it during the Challenge.

The voters knew what they were doing when they scored this high. It's an unusual subject, a unique viewpoint and well done. What more can you ask of a photographer and his equipment. It was an excellent idea to simplfy the image by selective desaturation. The one point I had some question on was the sleeve in the upper right. I moved it around on my monitor, but came to the conclusion the sleeve needs to be there for a point of reference.

In any event, nice seeing on your part. I look forward to seeing more of your very good work in future Challenges.

I have visited your beautiful city a few times and found it beautiful. You have many photographic opportunities there, for sure.

pineapple
by elizadeb

Comment:
nice abstract!

R-Truffle-Mao (Art Roflmao)
by Pug-H

Comment:
cute rebus

osprey999
by basssman7

Comment:
Excellent capture. Degree of difficulty taken into consideration!
:-))
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