Wing Ding
by Olyuzi

Comment:
* Greetings from the Critique Club *

First of all, nice image. I really like the muted tones & blues.

I think you could have cropped it a little more to emphasize the subjects more attractively. As it currently stands, I think there's too much negative space that's not working in your favor for this particular image. Also, the image is a bit too dark - you're losing a lot of the detail that could really enhance this image (especially given different monitor respresentations that don't always portray dark images with the contrast you may see on your own monitor).

I think the composition could be improved with a slightly different crop. As I said, I really like the color choices - muted blue tones really add a nice, peaceful, and somewhat animalistic appeal to the shot. I also think that if the birds were actually closer, it would have more appeal and you could really capitalize on DOF. As it is, you are limited on the amount of focus you can really bring out in this image. Perhaps you were going for something more along these lines, however. If so, I think that the crop again could be utilized more effectively.

I remember this image from the Birds Challenge. If I recall, I believe I scored it a 5. I thought that it certainly met the challenge, but that the overall impression I got from the image was not what it could be. It just didn't hold my attention... (Sorry)

Again too, it's YOUR impression and opinion that matters most when reviewing your work - not someone who is less knowledgeable of the intent of your photograph. You might want to include some notes of your own in the photos you want critiqued, because that gives us a little more to go on when we're providing feedback.

All in all, it's a solid image and as I said, I like the understated blue tones. You've established a nice mood, I just think you could improve the actual execution and presentation of your piece (with some more post-processing work).

Just my 2 cents...

Jimmy

Magical Beaste
by Ristyz

Comment:
Really a great shot! I can see the unicorn's horn just outside the image's view. The blue eye adds a lot and the washed out whiteness (although I think it may be a little too much) really adds a lot of innocence and purity. Very nice job. (8)

Alien Birth
by swallace

Comment:
Excellent work. Really well done. 9 - Bumping it up to 10. I'm reminded of the movie "Alien" (as I'm sure others are as well). I'd love to know how you accomplished this effect.

Sleeping Fairy Princess
by mystical_princess

Comment:
Beautiful job! Looks so innocent - and I love the softness & glows. 10

Gum Drops
by CEJ

Comment:
Excellent idea and very well done. Simple & elligant. Nice job! 10

Escape
by nico_blue

Comment:
WOW Absolutely flawless... Beautiful job. Has to be a blue ribbon WINNER! (10)

Noir
by nico_blue

Comment:
I felt sure that this was your work Nico... And as usual, I thought it was flawless (10)! I had this one picked to ribbon for sure - sorry that it didn't finish higher, but top 20 ain't bad out of 364!

Congrats again on a beautiful & powerful image. I'm sure we'll continue to see great things from you!

Just my 2 cents...

Jimmy

Message edited by author 2005-06-22 11:30:20.

A Light at the End
by JPR

Comment:
Can't believe this didn't ribbon... IMHO, this was easily the best shot in the challenge. Fantastic work - man! Everything about it is just superb.

Darkness : Deep Inside
by Tej

Comment:
I was very surprised this didn't score higher - it was one of only a few 10s that I gave out this challenge. Fantastic job - so dramatic! Well done.

Bigfoot
by moodville

Comment:
Wow - Haunting image - especially the guy's eyes. Really very cool shot. Excellent job.