High in the Carolina Skies.
by tolovemoon

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

You score reflects the "where's the connection" for sure. I'll try not to repeat what's already been pointed out, not commenting on the contest connection but rather the shot itself (I didn't vote on this image but I'd have to agree on the contest disconnect)

I found the repetition of geometric shapes and simple colors (blue, red, yellow) a plus. Aligning the lamp vertical and horizontal lines adds to this effect. This lower/central part of the frame is the most interesting.

I'm struggling to see a main subject or story so I'm left with disconnected images and no way to pull them together. The shot looks "chopped" as the bottom elements are cut off (building, trees, and pole) while there's a bit too much blue sky throwing off the balance.

Please keep in mind this is only one woman's pov :)

Email me with any questions or comments. I enjoyed browsing through your other challenge and portfolio entries and found lots to like. I look forward to seeing more entries! Happy shooting

Theresa

Still Green
by amyrh

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

I'm sorry but I don't have a lot to add from the comments you've received so far. I think the reasons given are probably the ones that had you score lower in the challenge:

- no clear subject(s)
- bit too similar to other entries
- wide DOF so background and foreground compete for attention

For "frame-filling" shots (i.e. ones without a clear subject and even dof) to work, I like to see a more consistent item (in this case it would be leaves OR branches) so there's some unifying element. Here my eye jumps randomly over the image but there's no pattern(s) that satisfy.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to send me an email.

Happy Shooting,
Theresa

a good place to rest
by thefly

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club and congrats on the high placement and score.

Obviously a solid image. I've read through the many comments you have already and will try not to repeat.

Suggestions: the midground is the weaker area (as the dof and bird are excellent) It's a bit cluttered with light colored branches and distracts my eye from the subject. The branch "growing" out the of the bird's head weakens the composition as well. I offer these observations not because you could necessarily control where the bird lands but more from a "here's what detracts" pov. Cropping out the right stick (from about the center and to the right edge) might simplify the compostion and remove some of the clutter -- just a thought.

Again, strong image and the suggestion is only one woman's opinion.

Please email me with any questions and Happy shooting :)

Theresa

Turning the tables on a classic rivalry...
by VisualOddity

Comment:
Well composed and creative... one of my favorites this challenge

Watergate, the tapes
by fredandaud

Comment:
the edgy effect is well done -- one of my favorites this challenge

FBI-are-evil.com Shot #12232 (Did Humpty Dumpty really fall?)
by zarniwoop

Comment:
like the dual tones and gritty feel. one of my favorites this challenge :)

Paranoia
by gloda

Comment:
your model's expression makes this shot :) one of my favorites this challenge

Canada creates frozen clone army...plans to take over the world!
by DrAchoo

Comment:
quite creepy :) very creative and the coloring is spot on. One of my favorites this challenge

The Puppeteer
by Mark

Comment:
clever and unique - one of my favorites this challenge

Chemtrails
by whiteroom

Comment:
nice use of dual tones, figure makes the point, one of my ribbon picks