Thoughtless
by MinsoPhoto

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

I'm probably not the best one to critique this image because I am one of the apparent minority that really likes this shot. In fact, when I first opened it up I though I was going to be critiquing one of the top shots, but was quite shocked when I scrolled down and saw how it did!

To me, this meets the challenge perfectly. I don't get how people missed the parallel lines in this image??? I like the slight angle to it, and the composition of where the people are placed in the image. I actually think it would have been a good entry in the fine art challenge.

Really my only negative is the hot spot in the foreground.

If I had voted in this challege I would have given this an 8 or maybe a 9 depending on my mood at the time.

Keep experimenting.

Message edited by author 2010-03-10 14:28:23.

"Why don't they just stay with their own kind?" (Beggotry)
by Gatorguy

Comment:
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Message edited by author 2010-03-10 17:50:44.

Jump
by jhess77

Comment:
Hi, Critique Club here....

Boy, I read the comments and they are all over the map!

I like the color, I like the composition with the building where it is and I love the action. I also like the rim light you got from your shooting angle.

I personally don't like the lens flare so much, not so much the aperture shapes, but the low contrast area on the right. I think that element hurt the score some.

If I have voted, this would have gotten as 6 from me. Without the flair, probably a 7 or 8.

Trio of Angels
by Tlemetry

Comment:
Hi, Critique Club here...

I really don't know why this didn't finish higher. It's a very nice, delicate image with nice soft tones. Those qualities might be what brought the score down too.

There are so many powerful bright areas and relatively high contrast areas with the background flowers and green background that it's a bit hard to focus on the plant in the foreground. That's the only thing I can think of that might give this a lift.

I think I would like to see the same flower on a pure white background. Not that you should have done that for this challenge, I just think the delicate nature of the flower would be nice.

I didn't vote, but if I had, I would have voted a 6.

Majestic Melbourne
by Ter

Comment:
Hi, Critique Club here.

Welcome to the middle of the road, zero comment club. ;)

I like all the colors in the image, you did a good job of processing multiple images without losing anything.

When I first looked at the image, I thought is was crooked, but then I saw the lens you used and figure it's just distortion. I think that since it's allowed in advanced editing, you should have straightened it out so all the verticals are vertical. The other thing is that the trees give an illusion of softness in the image, but it's probably just the wind moving them slightly during your exposures.

I think if those two points were corrected, this would have scored better.

Bliss
by laposto

Comment:
Hi, Critique Club here...

This is a very nice photograph! 13th in a free study is testament to that.

My critique of this echos those already mentioned regarding the blurry flower encroaching on her face. I think without that, this would have scored in the 7 range. While it's certainly your vision as the artist, I don't understand the eyes closed. I don't know that I would have voted differently if they were open, just saying.

Congrats on a really nice effort.

Dance of the water nymphs
by smardaz

Comment:
Hi, Critique Club here...

Wow, what are the odds? I drew your other image as well.

I have to say I like this one much more. I think it has better depth and the sky/reflected sky are great. Additionally it doesn't have the lit diagonals on the left to distract the viewer.

The only issue I have is not with the photo, but rather the subject. It gets really busy as you look toward the end of it. So much so that the viewer can't appreciate the graceful lines of the artwork.

Nice job!

Contrasting Purple
by ScooterMcNutty

Comment:
Hi, Critique Club here...

This is easy because it's so well done!

My only, and I mean only critique is the yellow whateveritis in the upper left. Since this is advanced, I would have burned it in a bit because it's pretty bright and commands attention.

Congrats on a great job.

The person who gave this a one should be shot!

Flying Lessons
by MeMex2

Comment:
Hi, Critique Club here...

I think this is a great idea!

There are a few things that I think might be improved on.
1) It lacks a bit of contrast, maybe from compression.
2) There is parallax distortion because you weren't centered when you took the photo.
3) Would have been nice to crop it tighter to eliminate the walls and such.
4) I think the dog is cropped too tight. I would have liked to have seen more of him, ideally facing the picture so it looks like he is really looking at it. I realize that what we want and what the dog wants are usually different though ;) I think the red collar is distracting and the picture would have been better without it.

I would definately like to see you work this concept a bit more.

These are just one person's opinions so take it as that.

Through the Looking Glass
by MinsoPhoto

Comment:
Hi, Critique Club here...

I think this is very creative and meets the challenge well. I don't usually like selective desats, but this is a rare exception because it adds to the image.

I like the HDR affect, I think you've really pulled out some details.

I agree with some of the comments about the busy background, it's almost hard to look at. I think a tighter crop would have increased your score by a point.