Looking through Rain Drops
by bobdaveant

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club!

I have studied your image and have the following to offer:

Composition/perspective - the two dark green leaves in the upper right really help to keep this from appearing flat. The number of leaves allows for good variation in color and texture while not becoming busy. It comes across as a strong image through clear focus and sharp edges with well defined lines and textural elements. Well done!

Color - there is a multitude of colors here through solid presence and gradients. None come across as overbearing and the mix is a very pleasing blend of fall tones. The brightness of the water drops offsets and acentuates these colors nicely since overall they are on the darker side.

Lighting - this appears as though natural. The overall image comes across a little dark/muted. This helps to set a mood in concert with the color and the water. It could be a little brighter though. Not sure if processing darkened it or could have lightened it.

Challenge requirements - I think this is the weakest element of the image. Although some of the water drops are clearly transparent, a lot show just reflection. Overall, the element of transparency was not the strongest element of the composition although it is a beautiful and very emotive image.

Overall/my opinion - this image stands out as a strong, emotive image that is well composed and very well presented. But falls short just a bit as representative of 'transparency.' It should have been a stronger element in the image.

Choosing a frame
by TUBORG

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club!

I have studied your image and have the following to offer:

Composition/perspective - coming at this house from a distance, being at ground level is a nice technique and works quite well here. The processing makes it look as though it is a mirror rather than a window which adds to the overall composition - an element that keeps you looking to see the rest. The slightly angled placement gives it an old picture feel. Many things on many levels working here. It works rather well too that the house is not exactly in focus/soft focus. Well done!

Color - the processing here puts this into two categories: the color portion has just enough color coming through to keep it color - the hint of red on the house, the soft blue/gray of the sky and the white of the snow. The duotone portion gives the image a stark and empty feel which is a nice contrast to the house. Really gives it a lonely and desolate overall feel.

Lighting - obviously natural - well controled. The white is not blown out at all and the detail/texture of the snow comes through nicely on both halves. No glares or odd reflections in the glass shows attention and detail to placement.

Challenge requirements - this has met the challenge requirements in every fashion. Your element of transparency is obvious and certainly is the strongest element of the overall composition.

Overall/my opinion - this is an image that demonstrates a very nice blend of the natual and the processed where the synergy between them is very strong and dynamic. It also demonstrates a strong ability to take an idea/concept and execute it to perfection. Very well done and pleasing image.

Dairy Cows Being Milked
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
Having lived on a farm in the summers for many years as a kid, this perspective really hits home. I like it.

three daisies
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
This is another beautiful composition. So gald you went with three and not two or one. WEll focused and placement is very good. DoF is perfect as well. Nice job!

Inspiration Point
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
Beautiful image! I love the disruptions on the surface of the water that break up the reflection - makes it almost appears as though the water has clouds of its own. The symmetry works very nicely here as well. Well done!

Going Grunge II
by SJCarter

Comment:
I like this series and hope to see more like this in the future. Not only do you seem to have mastered the processing, but you have a knack for a good portrait as well. Very nice image!

Harsh Reality
by SJCarter

Comment:
I am really liking your grasp and interpretation of this processing technique. I think you may have discovered a new talent for yourself. This is another well done portrait where the processing really enhances the mood and overall quality of the image. Very well done indeed!

Teleportation
by rsaulyte

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club!

I have studied your image and have the following to offer:

Composition/perspective - Your choice of location was an interesting one - perhaps you didn't have much choice, no way to know. But this shot has so many elements to it that are pleasing and interesting. Very full without being busy. The scene behind the train I think makes it work well. Placement of the train in the shot works nicely and helps to keep you focused - not much room to stray. I like the balance between the apparent quiet and emptiness in the foreground separated from the busy night scene in the background by the train. Your exposure length not only gives you the effect you were going for, but allows the background to develop a lot of great detail enhanced by the lights. Framing of the train in relation to the surrounding wires and supports is well done.

Color - for a night shot this has a very rich palette of colors that are all pleasing to the eye and work very well together. The sky is such a nice blue without being too dark. The stripes from the train colors add a great touch. The flow from top to bottom - dark sky to the white of the snow is a very nice transition.

Lighting - use of natural/available light in this shot could not be better. Your time of day for this exposure was chosen well. Your length of exposure created really nice effects in the background lights. This demonstrates an excellent command of your surroundings with the camera. Well done!

Challenge requirements - although your transparency is created by exposure, it still works and meets the challenge.

Overall/my opinion - this is an excellent image where all the elements come together very well. My only suggestion would be try cropping so the electrical support column is a bit more off center. Other than that you have an excellent image here that I think viewers just fell short on because of how you created your effect. Very well done!

3279b.jpg
by whiteroom

Comment:
Nice shot. I love the textures and variations in the skin and how the elephants blend into each other. Well done!

Life Insurance
by brizmama

Comment:
Nice black and white shot the subject is definitely unique. Excellent focus and good use of lighting. Perhaps a crop to place it a little off center, but still a strong image.