In a State of Nirvana
by librodo

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

With a score of 6.38 and favorable comments during the Challenge, I expect you got what you wanted from this image. It is a good one.

It tells a story which can be read many ways. This is a talent which not everyone has. Therefore, technical thoughts fly out the window. For example: Did you want the shallow depth of field to show the progression of the child from the faintest suggestion at left, to the extra sharp of the child on the right? If you did, it works. The circle composition works it's magic here as well. The fact that a child's head touches the top of the frame? Usually a technical flaw. Here, it seems to work.

I can only wish you continued success in your experience here at DPChallenge.

Out to Sea
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
[Greetings from the Critique Club

With a score of 6.28 and some fairly complimentary comments, I think you probably got what you wanted out of this image.

It is a good one. Technically there is nothing to fault.

Compositionally, it's very good to have the ship at a tangent to the dock, whether or not it was about to tie up there. I do have one suggestion, however. Your ship seems to be sailing out of the picture, and even almost bumping up against the right frame edge. If you gave it a bit more room (not much) to give it room to maneuver it would make this image really, really good,IMO of course.

I wish you continued success in your entries in DPChallenge.

Gazing Ball
by Twyla

Comment:
Yes, this one's good too. I scored it high.

Infinity
by nikmatic

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

This is a technically good image, great depth of field, good composition and nicely sharp. It meets the Challenge.

It is unfortunate that the shapes you photographed are simply not exciting enough, or interesting enough, for the voters, and that is probably why you received average marks.

Now, if you could have found a red or orange tiled roof and photographed it in the same way, you might well have increased you score quite a bit.

If what you photographed was the only possibility you had to photograph, you might creat interest by throwing a bright red rose or other bright flower on the roof and photographing the result. This added design would keep the viewer interested.

I had a good time looking at your portfolio. You have a good eye for photography and with a little practice I think you will go far in DPC. Good luck!

Still I am nude...
by sandeepviswa

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

What a beautiful image. I cannot fault the lighting, the composition or any of the technical aspects of this photograph. I knew it was from India the moment I saw it; I am delighted to see that this beauty comes from an Indian woman.

Now, for a good score (with a piece like this, who cares about the score, but...), it's very important to understand the Challenge. Perspective usually is taken to mean visual perspective, that is: seeing things close up which then recede into the distance. It is not easy to see that in this photograph. Therefore, it was marked down by the voters.

Please do not let this discourage you. But see if you can take your considerable talents and apply them faithfully to the Challenge. If you do that, you will make your way to the top of the list in short order.

Finally, it is very important to fill in the information requested about aperture and shutter speed. Study this, until you can find this information easily. It is better for you as well to know it. You will learn from it.

I look forward to seeing more of your splendid work on DPC. I am delighted to have seen this piece.

Isolated Perspectives
by riot

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Well, I think you probably got what you wanted out of this image, as it scored well and received some nice comments.

The composition is excellent and meets the Challenge perfectly. Technically, it is sharp where it needs to be and out of focus where appropriate.

Personally, I think I'd rather have seen the whole image desaturated, as only the bit of blue leg, a slight tinge of color in the boy's head and that bit of blue trash near the bench where the woman sits stands out. It gives me a mixed message on what you want the viewer to look at.

But all in all, it's a nice piece of art and you did well, in my opinion. Good luck in future challenges.

Ivories
by Elaine

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

You have a very pleasant image for your entry in the Perspective Challenge. It certainly fits the Challenge well.

Technically, I'd suggest that a bit more of the keyboard be in focus. According to the numbers you provided, you took it in a fairly dark place and that 1/60 of a second shutter speed usually cries out for a tripod. Or at least something to brace your camera on. That, I think, would have made this image nice and crisp in the foreground. You might also consider bracketing your shots to find the best one.

Then, compositionally, while it has a nice progression of black and white to the very end, it could use a little something to stop the viewers eye and keep the viewer in the picture. It could be as simple as placing a flower or a ring on the keyboard. Experiment with placement, front to back.

It looks as if you are having fun with your DPC experience. I'll look forward to seeing more of your work.

flying close
by coolhar

Comment:
wow!

SHOCKING TRUTHS REVEALED!!!!!
by BrennanOB

Comment:
Great image making on this one Brennan. What a look-a-like for Elvis.

Points of Color
by jiggs

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

You certainly found a varied group of colored pencils for your entry. I like the many colors and the jumbled mix of them.

For a really good picture of perspective, you might want to concentrate on depth of field. Picture perspective usually means showing the relationship of things that are far away and close up. With your pencils, that would mean getting the background and foreground really sharp. This is because none of your pencils are really far away.

You might try this grouping with an aperture of, say, 6.3, 7, and even 8 or higher. This will slow down the shutter speed, so you will have to hold the camera extremely steady, or use a tripod. But everything will likely be nice and crisp. I think you probably used the kit lens and that is probably your best bet with this closeup.

Good luck in future Challenges. I shall look forward to seeing more of your work.