Birds of the Lake
by jdannels

Comment:
I would move the lighthouse to the right just a bit more. I enjoy the lighthouse itself, however, the background is what really leaves me flat for this image. For me, it just doesn't seem to hold it together as well as it might... I am wondering, what if hillside was lighter I think that would bring out the lighthouse quite a bit more.

Day 2 - B&W Challenge
by alexjack

Comment:
interesting perspective. one thing I notice, is the bright spots of moisture? Items like that are always my trouble... just doesn't feel right ya know? I think what it is, is that they are so bright, if you try to add more contrast, they really blow out, while everything else is still kinda flat... I enjoy the idea, and wonder what the colour version would look like. Maybe, next time, take a sheet of white paper and help de-fuse the flash a bit... sometimes it helps.

day 02
by Firsty

Comment:
This is an interesting shot, however I feel there is too much extra bike showing. I think it really distracts from the image. Maybe a sharper angle, or closer in... You did do a terrific job with all those reflective surfaces.

Day One: F & S
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
This is a rally interesting shot. I think the eyes make the total connection here. The contrasts between the darker and lighter skins is really interesting and creepy. This image has an 'older' type feel to it, and no offence... but made me think of a kidnapper showing off for the parents.. 'Here's your Brat.. now Pay Up!' L()L

Lake.jpg
by eamurdock

Comment:
I enjoy the contrasts of shapes here. However, I think a bit more contrast between light and dark would really make this image stand out.

Day 2
by TDCollins

Comment:
This is a nice image, however, it just seems to be missing something for me. Can't put my finger on it, but it seems... incomplete.

Hiding Behind the Camera
by Rebecca

Comment:
You are a doll, very cute image

Blue and Green
by rdlorf

Comment:
From the Critique Club

How are you doing today? I am going to touch on a few items with your image.

Colour;
The colour here is really nice, I enjoy the hint of purple within the blue and the blue flower really pops out nicely from teh yellow/green background. The colour is very nice I don't think I have anything bad to say about it.

DOF/Focus;
I think this image itself goes nicely with a shallow dof, however, I find myself wondering what it would be like if the focal point was more in the center of the blue flower instead of the edge. Also being for the rules of third challenge, I would assume the stronger focal point would be within the rules suggestions. Also I keep wondering if those are little stems inside the flower or if its just empty? I do think a change of focal area would definitely improve the overall image.

Post;
I think the post was selected very sparingly and works mostly, the bright spot on my upper left is a bit of a distraction and I wonder what a white adjustment might do? if it would change it to drastically? You did a good job here in post.

Off Items;
As stated above the white spot and also the focal point are off to me. Also as the focal point is on the edge of the flower, the idea of the rules of thirds does not hold very strong for me. Also I may have moved the frame of the flower a bit to the right to be more in a 1/3 position. Not much just a touch.

Other;
I think you did a really good job here and the very nice colour is your strongest point here. I think with playing around with focal points and composition you will really do well with your images.

Nice Job

Andrew 'littlegett'

Boards and shards
by boyhuntsforbliss

Comment:
From the Critique Club

How are you doing today? I am going to touch on a few items with your image.

Colour;
Personaly for me the colour seems a bit flat. It could be the combination of the old wood and white matching the grout a bit that gives the flater colour. I think maybe having an older feel to the brick might really enhance the overall colour.

DOF/Focus;
It seems this area is doing really well, everything seems to be in focus and the angle fades off nicely. But, I am wondering though what would happen if you used a more shallow dof, and focused on something more in the 1/3rd spirit.

Post;
simple post was done for the basic challenge, and I am wondering what this may have looked like if you pushed it a bit farther with levels or curves.

Off Items;
The bright spots on the wood covered windows is a major distraction for me, as sis the tiny bit of blue sky in the corner. Also, to me, there is not a clear focal point and it doesn't really tell me the rules of thirds was used.

Other;
I am thinking, what if you cropped it down so the sky is not showing, upped some curves to give a deeper colour to the bricks, and use a shallow dof to really focus in on one aspect of the image in one of the 1/3 quadrants. I think this has a lot of potentional and I do enjoy the angle and such.

Nice Job

Andrew 'littlegett'

Oldie of the road #1
by robinssong

Comment:
very nice image, you did a really good job here.. don't really have anything else to say.