"1 for you....and 4 for me"
by Sherri1209

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!!

It's me again!!!

I think in order for this shot to be truly considered high contrast, the focus would have to be on the popcicles only. A red one and a green one; a blue one and a yellow one. In color photography, for high contrast to really work, the main subjects have to be opposing colors on the color wheel. With so much skin tone and hair, it loses that element and just becomes a really pleasant candid portrait. Now it's possible that with desaturation and adjustment of brightness and contrast, this photo COULD become high contrast in black and white.

The composition is good. I think the focus would have to be tack sharp and it could really work. I might crop the left third of the shot, as her shoulder and the shrubbery behind are not an integral part of it and it would still have impact with that area missing. Plus, you'd be able to close in on her more and the popcicles would be larger.

I hope this commentary is helpful. I look forward to your great work in the future!! All the best, Judy

Desoto Flower
by cowcollect

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!!

In order for an image to be considered high contrast, it must contain striking opposition without much mid tone activity. A simple black and white photo cannot attain this without crisp whites, very dark blacks and virtually no grays. Not to say that this photo, if shot again, couldn't attain this goal. It would be quite simple. Make sure you have good lighting and be sure that your focus is tack sharp. This is blurred, so the eye is searching for a true point in which to rest. The composition is good. The single sunflower against the fencepost is good - as one is dead, the other is alive, one is truly natural, the other has been altered by man. Without the ability to use advanced editing techniques, it makes it harder to achieve some of the goals needed to really make a ribbon contender. But, with perfect focus and good positioning, you can work with brightness and contrast, to create a really effectively contrasting shot!!

Best wishes,

Judy

coorong
by aussieannie

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!!

The initial response to this shot is WOW, what coloration. The vivid orange and red makes for quite a statement. The detailing of the clouds is outstanding against the fingerlike branches of the tree's silhouette. It has a forboding sense to it with the darkened areas of the clouds. The perspective is well achieved with the looming sky hovering over the single bare tree.

The composition is excellent and uses the tried and true rule of thirds, as the tree area leaves about a third of the area to the left as negative space. The panorama is stunning.

High contrast? That's a questionable subject when it comes to color photography. In my opinion, true high contrast has to be opposing colors (ie: blue and yellow, green and red) on the color wheel as the prominent features of the image. This is not to say that there can't be slight variations, but since the majority of this shot is all warm tones, it lacks that kind of polarity, although the levels of color are still a stand out. I hope you find this commentary helpful. You certainly have a talent for beautiful shots and I look forward to seeing many more in the future.

All the best, Judy

Carry Me to My Destination
by shabbychic

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!!

Well hello there. My first thought on this is the wonderful coloration not only of the rusty train but of the grass and surrounding area. The sky is bright and the blue is a perfect backdrop to the warm tones of the train. Is it high contrast? In my opnion, yes. Blue and yellow are opposite on the color wheel, so the true contrast lies there in my eyes. Green and red are as well, so the rusty brown red of the train is a great 2nd contrast to the grass color. As far as composition, I think you need more negative space - more area on the left of the train as if it has somewhere it's going. It would create a sense of heading toward a distant place. Or if there were space behind it, of having been somewhere else. With that tight of a crop, it boxes it in a bit too much. The lighting and focus are really well done, so with a change of placement, this train has a short trip to make to a great destination!! All the best, Judy

Fawning Barn
by SJCarter

Comment:
Oh this is neat. I like the semi-desat. You know how much I love old buildings. The wood has such great character. Really nice shot.

Chichay
by davidus428

Comment:
Ok, you win. This is absolutely adorable. The blue is a perfect contrast to the wheat color of the fur. What a sweet face. The detail is excellent and your perspective is great here. Pat that doggy for me. :~)

I'm packed lets go
by Shecoya

Comment:
What a beautiful fox. I love conservationists doing the right thing. Thanks for the smile.

Adam's Modesty
by amber

Comment:
Great title. I like the city sense of it. Unusual combination of things and it's quite interesting to the eye. The colors and light work well here.

The Tourist
by Elemmennope

Comment:
This has a laughable aspec to it. Here's this big kitty and this little Eiffel tower. I mean, we know it's a lamp and all, but the dimensions are funny. Great smile from me!! THANKS

pitoresque
by messerschmitt

Comment:
You have such a great eye for the simple things. I just love the geometry of this mixed with the greenery. The lighting is perfect coming from the right side. Nice capture!!