Visiting Paris
by Silvi

Comment:
When I look at architecture in the reflection, the first thing that comes to mind is Paris. Did not even have to look at the title for that. :)
Including the statues at the bottom makes for an interesting composition.

Not so formal formalwear
by LalliSig

Comment:
Would have been a blue if you had dressed up like that yourself. :)

Cool shot, don't like the background you used though.

S I M O N E
by lowonenergy

Comment:
Your best work evah!

F A L L
by Philos

Comment:
Pff, it's no blue. :)

Helmet
by zool

Comment:
Cool design on the helmet, your own?

Headless About Shopping
by Artan

Comment:

Originally posted by SandyP: Ian, what a cool photo! So sorry for the dq. Can't figure out exactly why, but it really is an awesome photo. The subject, the focus and lighting are so cool!

Because the lower part of the image (the woman and the bags) is a billboard at Heathrow airport. That is someone else's photo/artwork. The only addition by Artan is the upper part with the wall and the processing.

falling feels like flying...
by silverfoxx

Comment:

Originally posted by silverfoxx: doesn't that thing, that circle above my head give some assosiations with hanging (in all it's meanings)? but you are probably right and it shouldn't be there. the message should be clear like in the army, 2 secs for one photo and you are done. :((

That is what scores highest. If for you it is all about the scores than you have to shoot to please the crowd. If you photograph like you want to, work out you ideas in a way they please you, present it here.... Yes, maybe you do not get over 6 at dpc, but most of the times you will be rewarded with a comment or favourite of someone who does "get it", does appreciate it, who shares your vision.
I do know of several pg's who after winning several ribbons felt that they were not presenting their work like they wanted to, they were just shooting to please the crowd. Yeah they had high scores and ribbons, but were not 100% happy anyway.

While I made the previous comment it did cross my mind that the little circle could have something to do with the "hanging", but as it is only a small detail and saw no further relation with you (like a rope or something) I dismissed it as not important.

the ghost of decadence
by silverfoxx

Comment:

Originally posted by silverfoxx: thank you for you comments Azrifel! the photo should look chaotic, with no balance, no clear details. I want it this way. you shouldn't know what I have in my hand, you should guess what this is and what I was doing with it. it should look dark and unsaid, unclear and weird. :(((

Now I understand. But people at dpc don't expect that in a challenge like this. Without a caption it is also very hard to tell what the intend of the photographer is.
At dpc you need to make your message clear in two seconds. If the viewer doesn't see it in two seconds or you cannot make him stop for any longer the voter goes on and gives it an everage score. That's the downside of a competition orientated site as opposed to an art judgement site.

Let me guess.....
Is it a cigaret on a really long stick and you are smoking it?

falling feels like flying...
by silverfoxx

Comment:
This would get a 5 from me.
Yes it has high contrast, but is also has lost all structure and form in the dark parts (not really the intent of high contrast). I can also not tell what this scene is about, I have no clue. What is above your head? It has no meaning to me, it should not be in the picture, it is distracting.

purple kabuki
by silverfoxx

Comment:
My main point of critique on this shot would be the lighting. It is very harsh on the face. It is also very dominant on the left side of the frame, where there is too much light on the arm, cloth and thing in the hand. This draws the eye away from the person.
The composition is basically ok, but I do not like that elbow pointing toward me. I can live with the border, but don't like the noise (I like noise sometimes, just not here).