Tower Crane
by clickodak

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An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

I have mixed feelings about this Marcel, on the one hand I like that you have thought about creating a more unique composition but I’m not sure it is working as you would like, I say that because the choice of left frame for the ‘base’ leaves it feeling as though it is toppling over and on its way down. The other issue is that these lines are all very strong in themselves, they do not lead in the traditional scene leading sense to a part of the image that you desire to be led into, the choice of subject is totally dominant it is the subject per se.

cosmic receiver
by Hoghemaru

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An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

A very effective composition Fabio. The leading lines are very obvious, I like your choice of viewpoint and whilst this is the obvious choice for composition it is so because it is so effective. The plain sky backdrop adds perfectly, any cloud would have detracted from the end result. I suppose it is possible to argue that more contrast could have altered the image the lower contrast also adds a subtle appeal. A great image Fabio, well done.

Follow the river
by Bennih

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An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

A great landscape Benedikt. I have to agree with your commenters there is much the feel of an oil painting about it. In answer to your question about the leading lines, I can understand why you ask the question, whilst they are not prominent I feel that is a strength of the image, the subtlety of the leading lines, they lead without dragging you in, you are ‘led’. I am so envious of your gorgeous Icelandic surroundings, that is not to take away the skills you obviously have in abundance to produce such a splendid work of art, well done.

De Kelders
by darnok

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An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

Congratulations on your HM for your great landscape Konrad, well deserved. Apart from the lovely colours benefiting from the ‘golden hour’ you chose to take it in, there is a great dynamic from the motion blur of the water as a result of your long exposure. That dynamic makes it doubly beneficial as it is the leading line into the image and the theme of the challenge. I feel that the length of exposure is perfect whilst it creates the dynamic it is not too long to lose detail where it is most needed, in the water and the clouds. Perfect, well done.

The man
by snaffles

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Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

A great portrait Susan. Excellent use of low key technique, it gives a gritty impression like someone who has emerged from underground labour, he has a determined confident look about him. This really is a minor point but given the low-key nature of the portrait I do find his stubble highlighted rather more than I would like but its not a major issue at all.

On a personal note I’m so pleased for you that your relationship is improving, try to be open-minded as you can, I’m sure the things that you found so attractive before are all still there waiting to be enjoyed again…

Shape
by clickodak

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An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

This is a lovely graphic image. The shape of the fork’s shadow is beautifully formed whilst also creating a sense of intrigue, it works really well. I also love the detail in the fork itself, a lovely combination of reflections and shades that again works very well, together they make for a very appealing combination. I don’t feel, however, that the background does it full justice, I am imagining what this would look like against a white background and I am even more captivated by the vision I have, nevertheless the important parts are there and working really well, I like it Marcel, well done.

...before he tied three legs together
by snaffles

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Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

A great action shot that fills the challenge brief well. Your challenge was increased given the restrictions you found imposed upon you but you still have a good viewpoint here together with your timing it makes for an interesting and informative image. I do feel it is lacking in contrast but perhaps you were after a lower key effect. Anyway, good shot Susan, thanks for sharing.

Dos de la femme
by snaffles

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An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

This is a lovely mono nude made sensual by the lovely lighting. The dark shadows are for me what really gives the shape of your body its sensual appeal, lovely. But, you’ll have to count me in on the oil filter haters, like one of your commenters, initially I thought it was jpeg artefacts, it really detracts from an otherwise beautiful study. I’m sure you would have finished much higher without it, other than that a really lovely study well executed Susan…

Lace-Winged
by gintay

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An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

Wow GinTay very nicely done, you’ve certainly cropped close but this works so well because you have something extraordinary and unique here. By focussing on the wing you are able to show us the intricate delicate detail of the wing whilst keeping the insect itself in soft focus, this makes for a marvellous perspective that is so out of keeping with the ‘normal’ approach, I like it a lot. Congratulations for such a well deserved result and ribbon for such a wonderful image, thank you for sharing.

Piece of watermelon on fork
by clickodak

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An interestng image that meets the challenge well.

Nicely done Marcel. This is a lovely strong graphical image with bold colours and good composition. Technically everything is good, accurate focus and DOF against a nice plain background with the fork very nicely lit and contrasted against the bold red of the fruit and blending in nicely with the background. The seeds break up the foreground nicely too, all in all a very pleasing result, well done.