Sunbreak
by Philos

Comment:
Hey there!
This is ericlimon from the Critique Club!

I just had to get this image huh?

As I commented before "It does looked heavily processed, but so what? do people really think Ansel Adams wasn't called the master of the darkroom for nothing? he worked his photos so much in the darkroom, that the originals are barely reconizable. He wrote the book (literally) on post processing."

I think this image is terrific, and don't have much critique for you. maybe a little less sharpening, and when you selected the sky, next time a small (1 pixle) feather will help to lessen the harsh lines around the straight edges.
That it.
It's a great shot, and I love it!

Eric

Quietly Practicing
by OneSweetSin

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This image definately fits the challenge, the lighting seems a bit harsh though. The shadow cast is a minor distraction. Maybe a little less flash next time, or even use a couple of desk lamps, one on each side. The black background works well, and is very black. Maybe a slower shutter speed to capture the movement in the drumsticks. To do this, set your shutter maybe at 1/10th and use the flash as a "fill" light. That way you will have some sharpness in the image (when the flash pops) and some blur effect from the long exposure/movement of the drumsticks. There is a small black speck on the left drumstick, easily removed with a small amout of cloning.

Otherwise a good shot, and a nice take on the challenge!

Keep up the good work :)
Eric

Shall I take the Lens Cap off??
by SteveJ

Comment:
i would be pretty upset if my photo scored lower than this and got the brown.

Bush...Heads: Kerry...Tails
by GolferDDS

Comment:
congrats on the red!
I'm glad I was wrong about the shadow blowing the shot! (i still would have cloned out the shadows, but, hey, that's me)
good concept none the less, and a great way to make them stick (wax)
keep it up!
E

Still My Turn
by scalvert

Comment:
congrats shannon!
the last time I played chess, i think I had some cobwebs growin on me too!
It's a good shot with excellent exposure, and a great take on the theme.
Keep it up,
(we seem to follow the smae pattern, ya notice?)
E

Drats !
by Jacko

Comment:
gawd,
i hate when that happens!
:P

Rodent Risk Assessment
by Beagleboy

Comment:
excellent shot.
my fav of this challenge!

Now, which camera today?
by kevrobertson

Comment:
use the colorsnap!!!

Sunbreak
by Philos

Comment:
It does looked heavily processed, but so what? do people really think Ansel Adams wasn't called the master of the darkroom for nothing? he worked his photos so much in the darkroom, that the originals are barely reconizable. He wrote the book (literally) on post processing.

Good job.
and you totally deserve 4th if not higher.

Fort Sill
by postoakinversion

Comment:
terrific showing! congrats on the red ribbon, it's deserved!