Out on a cold night
by docpjv

Comment:
A cute image but i would have prefered a softer light. The little guy is real cute.6

Cute Damien
by okiesisi

Comment:
This guy is real cute but here is a case where takeing advantage of the size alloted is critical. Remeber that small images are dismissed by most voters. I will give you a 6 but do consider using the 640 max. for future entries.

Where Have You Been?
by artvet

Comment:
A lovely and heartwarming shot. Another fill light would have helped the stark shadow on the friends head. outside of this, this is a gripping image.lol 6

I've been lonely, glad you're home!
by Moose101

Comment:
Too cute for words. A loving capture.

A tasty Thai treat served up on chopsticks
by mrorange002

Comment:
This is one of those images that bring the studio set up shot into a newer realm. The image is just striking!

Liquid Rock
by pitsaman

Comment:
A very strong image reminiscent of the old silver halide days. A great tonal study which renders zones one through ten in a most satisfying manner. The location creates the subject, but the framing, the exposure and the time add magic and it is indeed a pleasure to behold.

Sailing out
by pitsaman

Comment:
An outstanding image whose impact is simply awesome. There is an immediate identification with the action of the catamaran and that cloud formation speak of exciting winds. The entire image has a swift sense of cool movement. A gem of a capture.

Sound of the Wind
by librodo

Comment:
from the critique club:

First let me explain the minor problem we have with some of the voters. Here the challenge is wind and the majority interpret wind in its majestic sense. The soaring of waves, the catapulting of objects by strong gales. The less passive modes evades them. In this category wind produced by the lungs or even by a fan are looked upon as rather too weak. This is of course a very serious error when one makes up one's mind as to what wind is. The same oversights are applied to many challenges were the narrow definition trumps.

Here you have the pleasure of observing a wind instrument by a competent player. I am at a loss if this is a reed instrument, but its exotic look along with the determined expression, the authentic attire and the premier pose lend a wonderful composition. The blurred colorful background adds to the strength of the image. It is a diagonal comp from just above middle left to top right. Observe how the red string/rope forms a u or a loop with the red ribbon as the final stop, if you will, to help circle the eye and bring it back again to the face in deep concentration.

The head position with the frill of the hat dangling down begins to carry the eyes right into the face, as there is darkness underneath in the shoulder/arms area, and from the face into the finger positions and then to the fluted part of the horn. Here we pause and follow the string down and observe the palm of the left hand, the sleeves and then back to the mouth. I can not hear the instrument, but look at the inflated cheeks. Is this not wind?

This is first, an exotic image and second, a lovely image which has been overlooked by those expecting the spectacular rather then the effective. Any wind instrument is using wind not to destroy but to make wonderful music. The only minor change that I would make with this gem is to patiently clone out the little halo that follows the left arm down and from the frill of the hat down. Even as it is, this is certainly a top ten image.

Message edited by author 2004-12-27 23:47:11.

~Ribbons in the Wind~
by tmilob

Comment:
from the critique club:

Okay. This image has only one minor drawback. It has too much movement to achieve, what I think, is the effect you were after. You want movement, you want some texture and most important you want a pleasing design. First, I give you credit for pursuing this concept. And you came very close.

The first we do is add a little more light. These things are fun to light because you can throw light coming from the side and another coming from the back. Also top and bottom. Next, we want at least an f8 aperture. Higher if light allows and a shutter speed of 1/15. This may even be increased if you are using a fan to drive the ribboms. So you take a series of shots starting with 1/30, 1/15 etc.

The above will give you a choice of color, movement and texture.

If you have no access to all of these controls try an aperture priority or shitter priority. The main thing is get enough light and do not hesitate to bring lamps in from the other room.

Like Matchsticks
by totaldis

Comment:
from the critique club:

This is a very interesting capture. While the panoramic accents the condtition of the trees, this is an image that could have used the overhead that is missing. It is always a problem when you enter a challenge. You want to exhibit as much real estate as possible. Even a 5x7 format would have served you better. The effect you aimed for is nice but showing more sky would have been even better.

Now, to improve future shots allow me to make a suggestion. You used an f 2.8 or f3 with a 463sec exposure. You can hand hold a shot like this with 1/100. So if you have 463 it equals 231 half this again and you have 115. That means this shot could have been taken at 100 and an f stop of at least 5.6. This would have neted you a deeper dof. I get greedy, so I would place the shitter speed at 1/60..hold ever so steady and shoot it at f8. And if I have tripod then it is f16 at 1/15.

Message edited by author 2004-12-27 21:21:36.