Worship comes from the heart... Church building is optional!
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
Critique Club review:

Hi JD,

First I really like the shot and as you said, sacred can be anywhere, anytime. So the photo meets the challenge well.

I like the use of a model church on a beautifully grained oak alter/desk/table. The placement and side lighting work very well. The wood grains lead the eye to the church very well. The gray and shadows of the church and overall contrasts are perfectly done.

I have no negative thoughts or ideas on how I would change this shot and you should be proud of this photo, it is excellent.

Van

Drink, Drive, and Die!
by PDavis

Comment:
A bit of blood would have helped too. Nice interpretation and shot.

Trust the smiling men
by Jeanseb

Comment:
Yum.......I think I get it, keep your kids from givers of sweets. I like the shot. It has nice colors and is fun

A Little Tyranny
by ellamay

Comment:
Nice interpretation, I think. I think I would like to see a bit lighter in the dancer on the right. The details are lost.

The Science and Patriotizm around it
by maxprkr

Comment:
I think I'm in the dark on this one.

Money talks
by rollingstone

Comment:
A tad more contrast would have helped IMO.

Smoking is Dead Sexy
by TechnoShroom

Comment:
A tongue licking an ashtray would have worked a bit better. But, yous shot meets the challenge and I like the idea.

Flowers Forever
by melb

Comment:
Not sure what you are propagandizing...maybe DP for so many flower shots. Your shot is kind of blah do to being too cluttered and the center focus flower being somewhat soft.

Simply Grand
by Everyday Renee

Comment:
Beautiful Renee,

Too bad there was so much wind. A reflection would have been unbelievable. Van

Blessed be
by joannadiva

Comment:
Critic Club review:

I think your photo meets the challenge well. It sturs emotion and appears to be sacred to you and others.

The dof is right on, every thing is nice and sharp. There is a slight loss of contrast in the medalion, but that is minimal.

The use of the screen/star filter in this shot is definately a good modifier. Normally I do not like them, but it sends light in different angles and adds colors where there may not have had them.

The modifiers, i.e. feather, dagger, etc. modify the small statue well. The dark back ground and reds appear to also modify this shot.

The only real downfalls of the shot to me, is that the star flames from the candles cause confusion to my eye as to where it is being directed, So I have to really study the photo to determine what you would have as the main subject, the medalion , statue, or what. I assume the main medalion, but it could be the statue not knowing the subject.

I hope this helps.

Van