Journey
by karmat

Comment:
Nice shot :)

157452 - Broadway Tower
by Artan

Comment:
Doggone contrails :)

Class of 86
by karmat

Comment:
Hey! I know this picture! :)

I want to hold your hand...
by Badger

Comment:
==Greetings from the Critique Club==

Composition
You've used the rule of thirds well, and the lines leading from left to right are very nice. Cutting off both hands in mid-forearm is a little bit distracting, for me, though.

Camera Technicals
The exposure is basically good, but the high contrast leaves it feeling like the hands are out in space.

Post Processing
I think I would have chosen to emphasize some colors, rather than going for the true black and white looks, to show some of the "cheer" that is in the song.

Challenge
Without a question this meets the challenge very well, and it wouldn't even require the title for me to know that.

Overall Impression
The hands seem a bit disconnected from EVERYTHING, and that doesn't work really well for me. The song you picked is a "happy" song, and I think the picture is a little "sad". It's technically well done, and I like the bracelet, but it could probably be stronger with some happy colors and cheerful things.

These are just my thoughts and impressions. I hope you find them to be helpful and constructive. Please contact me by PM if you have questions or responses.

'Til I'm Blue in the Face
by nards656

Comment:
Just for clarity in the world... :)

This WAS a bounced flash, I was just very close to the camera and that's why the dark eyes.

Thanks for the feedback! Very much appreciated.

Woody Presley
by tngrndream

Comment:
==Trading Post==

Congratulations on a new personal best! That's always a neat accomplishment.

I like the woody - and a lot of other folks do to. The lighting on him is a touch harsh - gentling that would go a long ways and be worth at least one point from me.

Your composition is excellent. Inclusion of the shadow is also very appropriate. I think I would like to see the texture that is in the shadow area extend outward just a little more, but that might kill the shot too.

As always, just my thoughts. Keep up the good work.

EDIT TO ADD - ISO was too high, I agree.

A Glass of Wine with a Bottle to Go
by chalice

Comment:
==Trading Post==

I really like this compositions and the colors, even though the red is a little too "dense", whatever I mean by that! I like the sparkle on the glass.

The black is almost too black. I would like to see some shine and more of a reflection from the bottle. For some reason the black has a really "processed" appearance.

I really dig the texture in the wineglass.

Well, she was just seventeen, You know what I mean, And the way she looked was way beyond compare.
by Kelli

Comment:
==Trading Post==

The background would have been very plain without the spotlight, so I see why you wanted to add it. She doesn't look really happy - perhaps intentional, that's fine - and the light is glaring a little bit on her forehead. I DO really like the non-traditionaly prom pose. Sorry for the DQ :)

total success
by DanSig

Comment:
==Trading Post==

I love the negative space. It does intrigue me that she's looking OUT of the picture and it comes across this well. A good example of breaking rules and it working well.

The lighting - obviously out of your control - IS a bit harsh :)

"Crying, Waiting, Hoping"
by Melethia

Comment:
==Trading Post==

Trying to catch up from being so far behind...

Wow, no 1s. That's an accomplishment. That's an amazing capture, and the pure "difficulty" factor garnered you a lot of high votes. Your photography has come a LONG ways recently. The composition here is strong, even though I don't think I would have cropped it quite this way.