It's all about the story....
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge well

You're right, the gossip is as much a part of the experience as the hair itself. Your image captures well one of many moments where the mirrored eye contact is engaging both in an important part of the story that takes precedence over the immediate task itself. It is nicely captured in a candid way that feels totally natural and therefore convincing. Your composition is excellent including the foreground tray and soft focus background shows that we are at the hairdressers as opposed to a home setting. The mono processing is good and suits the subject well, the exposure is perfect with good detail throughout and positioned in such a way as to block out the bright light of the window. Another great entry Janine, well done.

Fizz
by Pangurban

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge.

I̢۪m not sure this is the strongest most original idea but there are several aspects about it I quite like. The pink effervescence of the tablet against the blues and the way it is filling the liquid void is really quite effective but I think the cod liver oil tablets are an unnecessary addition, the simplicity of the glass alone would probably have sufficed. Looking at those capsules makes me think ooh there was a missed opportunity, a macro abstract could have been quite wicked especially with some effective lighting. Anyway, Ellie, thanks for your entry and the informative write up.

The pharmacist at work
by Bennih

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge.

A great idea Benedikt and well executed. Its a simple idea that gets its message over very effectively through the shear simplicity of it, I like it. Your composition and lighting are both good I can̢۪t find much more to say about it really apart from I̢۪m really not sure why it didn̢۪t get a higher score but I suppose thats the way it goes sometimes here, anyway, thanks for a great entry

Natural Medicine
by clickodak

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge.

A great idea Marcel that generally works well but the skin tones let it down a little, they look unnatural and the plant is somewhat over-saturated too. True mono hands against the black background without the distracting greens and pinks together with a slightly more natural coloured plant and this excellent entry would have made the front page easily, like I say, its a great idea just a little lacking in execution. Thanks for another excellent entry Marcel, keep at it.

The Old Canal
by riot

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge.

Well what can I say Eugene! Ok you admit it yourself its neither your best nor your worst but as an ex narrowboat dweller for fifteen years your image still manages to convey the concept of the cut which I miss very much so it resonates with me. Although there are too many blown highlights there is a very effective contrast happening here with the bright water leading you straight to the object of interest the man on the bridge. The composition is good though I might have been tempted to clone the aerial out in the background and, of course, its reflection. I like your tongue in cheek sense of humour, yet another mobile finds its fitting resting place! You̢۪re absolutely right I̢۪ve not seen this piece of glass before, you have a very eclectic collection of glass I am envious of.

I really appreciate your comments but I must admit I am rather sad I seem to be the only one here at present who appears to be commenting. The reason for that is because I really appreciate the value of critique, both giving and receiving, so I will continue to make the effort, especially as long as I know it is being appreciated. Thanks a lot Eugene, keep using that wonderful glass to keep those fascinating images coming.

I'll always be there loving you, loving me
by Cyrilda

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenges

Your image conveys commitment well from both sides of the spectrum. Like your commenters I am dog-lover too which means we are bound to have at least a slight bias towards it. It displays the trust and affection between you. I see this as a sleeping dog but I can see why one of your commenters has reacted the way she has, the dog could also be an ex-dog! That would make the image very sad indeed but even with that interpretation it does still convey the commitment element required from the challenge. Anyway, thankfully that was not the case, may you each give each other many happy years of devotion to come. Thanks for your entry Susie

Donghwasa Temple 동화사
by quinde

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that is assumed to meet the challenge.

An interesting location and good overall composition with the buddha well placed. Looking at your crooked horizon I would say you have followed the challenge brief. I concur with your comments about the lack of people they are almost easily completely missed which is rather unfortunate. For me, the modern wooden shed in the midst of the sacred setting just completely ruins the whole effect, it might have been better to go for a portrait crop and exclude it completely. Also the blown highlights of the sky detract from the end result. Thanks for your entry Carlos

here comes the rain again
by Hoghemaru

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An intriguing image that is assumed to meet the challenge.

You've certainly captured the essence of a stormy sky, very dark and brooding. Your low key presentation together with the noise from the high ISO all adds to the atmosphere of the shot. Without the tree then this would lack any interest really so your composition is good but its lacking the sort of real impact that will appeal to most voters here. Looking at your previous entries you do have a good eye which adds weight to the fact that it really does look as though you have met the challenge brief accurately! Thanks for your entry Fabio.

untamed
by primabarbara

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge.

I like the idea and your lovely model has gorgeous coloured eyes, however, I feel it is let down technically. The two big problems I have with it are that your DOF was far too shallow and your focus point was wrong. Every effective portrait I have ever seen always has the eyes nice and sharp, unfortunately her beautiful eye is soft and the hair which is the subject matter is also soft. The focus point appears to be her lips hidden behind her hair, if instead of using the lens wide open you had used perhaps f2.8 this would have rendered both the eye and the hair sufficiently sharp and increased its impact. Alternatively, focussing on the eye at f1.4 would also have increased its impact while rendering the hair even softer. Hope this helps, thanks for your entry Barbara

Untangling Hair
by clickodak

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge.

Your portrait certainly captures the frustration of combing through tangles in long hair. I like that you have made sure the eye is good and sharp, essential for any portrait and the way her eye is directed towards the problem hair. I think this is oe of those occasions where it would have been better in colour. The mono tones of the important focal point ie., her tangled hair are too similar to reveal it effectively. Alternatively a different pose where the comb and hair are more prominent would have proved effective too. Thanks for your entry Marcel.