Beyond the Blue
by SJCarter

Comment:
very pretty. excellent lighting, good composition, tones work well. 7

A small slice of heaven
by jmritz

Comment:
The background looks wavy like a reflection but I have no reference to show me that's what I'm looking at. The end result is that I am uncomfortable viewing the image. The title seems to make me want to be comfortable so it conflicts with the uncertainty of the image.

perpetual destination
by undieyatch

Comment:
Interesting lighting and very interesting composition. Most people would give a crapload of sky. Think this works infinitely better. Centered works for me as well. 7

Do not pass GO, do not collect $200!
by bandit

Comment:
Color, composition, crop all good. Fits challenge. Lighting works. 7

Into The Light
by buzzrock

Comment:
Destination? Yes. Color well done? Yes. Composition? Well, honestly, its a little boring. As a conceptual piece it works, much like modern art, but as a photograph it doesn't hold my attention for long. I really like the lighting effect you acheived. Also enjoy the fade to black. 7 - good luck in the challenge.

Butterfly Beauty
by docurrie

Comment:
Greeting from the Critique Club!

Due to the lack of camera and editing imformation, this critique will be brief. Please always include all information when requesting an in depth critique.

This image is very pretty. It has a great color range, is in focus, has a good depth of field. I think the composition is a little static (flat) as it is a straight on shot with a centered composition. Both can work well in an image but the image would need something more to have tension. The black border contains the image well and I don't feel it overwhelms.

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to PM me at your convenience.

One Monday Afternoon
by ergo

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Wow! I had to pull this one. Do you really need an indepth critique?!

Thank you for including camera information. In the future, please also include post processing information when requesting an in depth critique.

Personally, I love the image. I think it would do well with less of a border as the border seems to control the image, but that is a personal taste thing.

When creating an image, one must keep in mind some photo basics: Composition, lighting, tonal balance, focus, DOF, and POV.
Composition: I think this composition works for the subject. Some may argue that it could be cropped on the right and on the left but I think this image needs the room the current crop provides. There is a nice flow through the image from left to right - from the black space, down to the rug, the centered man's foot, up through his body to his face, to the other man's foot, up through his body to his face, then out to the light. I think this works well as it moves your eye over the entire range of the image.
The lighting here works as the most important aspect of the image, the men's faces, are clearly defined. It is also balanced, one in shadow, one in highlight, mirroring the image itself. I think the lighting may be a bit extreme due to the challenge topic but can't say if a lessening would improve the image. I like the contrast and think it works effectively.
Tonal Balance: Your tones are balanced. You cover the range of darks and lights effectively. And neither overwhelms the other.
Focus: Your focus is dead on.
DOF: I think the DOF works here. I will make an assumption that maybe you were using a 50MM? You seem to be far enough away that the DOF is not too short.
POV: My guess is that you were standing as your head seems to be a little above the higher man in the image. It hink this straight on approach works for the image.

You've captured texture well here and it adds depth to the image. The element I appreciate most in this image is the contrast between the two men: One is 'dark,' one is 'light'; one is almost smiling, one is almost frowning; one is relaxed and open, one is tight and controlled. You show so much of their personality of the moment that it adds greatly to the image.

The only thing I could say to improve this image for me is to ease up on the border.

If you have any questions or comments, please PM me at your convenience.

Swinging Foot Bridge Entrance
by SJCarter

Comment:
Now this one I love. The color of the mountain in the back is kind of funky but I think you did great on the bridge. The composition, the angle, the POV. The hint of light in the trees give them depth.

Fawning Barn
by SJCarter

Comment:
See - I have the same image! Well, not quite. But almost! I like the subtleness of the color but I wish oyu had left just a hint of green and/or yellow in the trees and grass. Really like the angle.

Solitary
by JPR

Comment:
Should have known.:) Way underrated.