Hiding in the limbs
by Drake

Comment:
Hello from the Critique club

An appealing image that does not meet the challenge

Whilst it is a very appealing image Drake, I don't see it as a minimalist image in any way. The focus is nice and clearly defined on this very attractive bird with a shallow DOF to isolate the bird both from the foreground and background. That is where the problem is, there is too much foreground and background for a minimalist shot, if we simply had the bird on 1 twig against a plain sky background then it would be fine. The twigs and foliage are just too much and, interesting as the snow may be, it adds another element where we are seeking the opposite.

Thank you for your entry.

Life is a Masquerade
by vawendy

Comment:
This really should have scored higher, it got a 9 from me, but regardless of the score its still a stunner, thanks for sharing it with us.

Art Of Cycling
by robst

Comment:
Undoubtedly my favourite of the challenge with a very rare 10 from me, perfectly captured

There Goes The Neighborhood!
by GeneralE

Comment:
Hello from the Critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

I'm an absolute sucker for reflections so your image is going to appeal to me anyway. I really like the dual effect of the mirrored reflections together with the reflections from the side of the car too. The distorted shapes are another intriguing and appealing element. It would have been more effective without the bushes but probably not a lot you could do about that. The lack of detail in the dark frame helps draw you into the essential parts of the image well.

I like your image Paul I voted it 6 during the challenge its a shame it didn't score higher by the voters in what was a very strong challenge, thank you for your entry

Lake MacArthur - Yoho National Park
by Citadel

Comment:
Hello from the Critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

The perfect reflections are key in your lovely landscape. Although I quite like your portrait orientation there is part of me that wishes I could see more of those reflections to the side as opposed to the sky. Your positioning of the foreground rocks lends itself well to the shapes of the reflected hills. The colour of the foreground rocks against the near mono of the background also works well

I like your image Craig I voted it 6 during the challenge it was received reasonably well by the voters in what was a very strong challenge, thank you for your entry

Icy Leaves
by Drake

Comment:
Hello from the Critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

A great abstract and good seeing on your part. You get a sense of understanding what it is without enough detail to be able to confirm that it is what you think it is, thats the sign of a good abstract thats working well. The colours are both bold and appealing and enhanced by the surface ice and its apparent textures. There is an overall lack of sharpness but this is precisely the sort of image that lends itself to a softer focus.

I like your image Drake I voted it 8 during the challenge its a shame it didn't score higher by the voters in what was a very strong challenge, thank you for your entry

153 seconds
by Ecce_Signum

Comment:
Hello from the Critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

What a lovely mysterious landscape you have given us here. The mists and long exposure have made a really appealing image. The foreground and rolling shapes of the land with the mists add a real sense of mystery and leave you in alien but intriguing setting. In terms of the challenge brief this is truly a work of art. I have very fond memories of Mull this is making me long for a return visit.

I like your image Andi I voted it 7 during the challenge and it has been well received by the voters in what was a very strong challenge, thank you for your entry

Dusk In The Dunes
by TommyMoe21

Comment:
Hello from the Critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

A great panoramic that captures the landscape really well. This is all about the quality of the light from foreground to the distant hills and sky it all works so well together. The distinctly lit bushes in the foreground are in an effective position in your composition. Next we have the heavily pock marked sands of the middle distance and then those lovely hills each fading away to the distance with the near mono hills, its all very appealing.

I like your image Ronnie I voted it 7 during the challenge and it has been reasonably well received by the voters in what was a very strong challenge, thank you for your entry

70's
by Phocal

Comment:
Hello from the Critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

You do indeed get a feel of retro here, in this simple but effective image. The central placing of the vase is key to the whole image, I like the choice of aperture to soften the background done a little. The colours are plain and work well together. It is easy to imagine whiling your time away here. The lighting is good with good detail throughout

I like your image Ronnie I voted it 7 during the challenge and it has been reasonably well received by the voters in what was a very strong challenge, thank you for your entry

Snow pony
by snaffles

Comment:
Hello from the Critique club

A very appealing image that meets the challenge well

I get an opportunity to add to my earlier comment, I adore your image it is so beautiful, high key with attitude it has been done so well. The snow is so pure and white the way it needs to be with the pony coming through in subtle greys and what a beauty he is, the action of his foot moving through the snow makes it more dynamic. As I look at it more closely it could be argued that the exposure is a little too much with some loss of detail but having said that I think that is what makes this works so well. This is one of those rare occasions where the loss of detail actually adds another element of mystique to the shot.

I like your image Susan I voted it 9 during the challenge and it has been well received by the voters in what was a very strong challenge, thank you for your lovely entry