Spring at Babcock State Park
by goldenhawkofky

Comment:
Very nice exposure. Seems a little bright in the background or perhaps a slight bump in contrast. But the scene is well composed, the timing of the exposure is perfect and really lends a nice over-all mood to the shot. Well done!

firehand
by Kronus

Comment:
Am I missing something here? Where/what/who is the subject of the portrait?

Mom and her Peach Cobbler are both #1
by bgslaw

Comment:
Based on the title and the environmental aspect of the challenge, I wonder if this would be stronger if she was in the kitchen with her cobbler - taking it out of the oven, preparing it, etc. Or shown actually receiving her award. Just thoughts...

The Kindergarten Teacher
by scarbrd

Comment:
Very nice portrait. The exposure is perfect for the environment aspect of this shot. The motion of the kids really emphasizes the subject very nicely. Well done! 10

clara and brienne.jpg
by margiemu

Comment:
The crispness and clarity of this photo is superb. It appears a bit over sharpened, but not so much that it becomes a distraction. it appears a bit bright. It also appears that a bump up in contrast would help to define the light and dark areas as well as emphasizing their presence. The crop is good and the DoF is good. You have captured their expressions well and the pose/composition is good.

Just a quickie...

Abandonment - Sepia
by alfresco

Comment:
I like this composition. The building has a very strong presence. The processing really adds to the character of the structure and helps to keep it in its own time frame. Nicely done!

The Orange Truck
by Jutilda

Comment:
Very nice image! The color in the truck is very well preserved and adds a really strong element to the shot. The dark shadow really helps to emphasize this aspect and serves to focus your attention. Gives it an 'emerging' feel. Very nicely composed and processed perfectly! Nice job!

Sunset Lake
by HedsIc

Comment:
The only thing I don't like in this iamge is the boat. If it was stationary it would be a stronger element I think. Moving, in this shot, it becomes a distraction.

Overview
by GoodEnd

Comment:
I like the scene and the balance of sky and skyline. A little centered but it works. What i don't like is that none of the lines look sharp.

"Heads Up!" Falling Timber!
by hahn23

Comment:
Hello from the DPC Critique Club!

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

Composition/perspective: perfect placement to get just the right shot. Very nice subject placement. I am torn though, the left side of the image really has nothing to do with your composition and title combination and I find I am drawn to the fire there. The strength of your image is the fireman. I don't think it is overly distracting, but it does draw your attention a bit. However, overcoming that IS the strength of your subjects. They are caught in action, unaware of your presence and it really has an impact. The falling timber really sets up a nice element you have used very well with your title. It is a strong composition and certainly deserves attention. You definitely were in the right place at just the right moment. Very well done!

Color: the colors are well preserved and represented all across the image. Very nice contrasts and the fireman really stand out as the bright spots - they grab you right away. The flames and smoke are absolutely true in tone.

Lighting: very well used and controlled natural lighting. The dark areas still show full detail (the water in the window for example) and the brighter areas, particularly the flame and smoke, are clear and crisp.

Challenge requirements: I felt this was one of the strongest images in the challenge. It definitely is a photojournalistic image. It also was not forced/set-up which adds all the more strength. I could picture this on the front page of any local newspaper. Excellent job!

Overall/my opinion: as stated I thought this was a really strong entry for the challenge. It is powerful, has impact, and certainly portrays the situation extremely well. The processing applied preserved all the detail in the wood and burnt timbers - real nice textures - and was not overdone at all. I don't think I would change a thing. It really makes you feel like you are there. Very well done in every aspect.