Pulp Fiction
by Shermy

Comment:
I remember liking this one in the challenge but I guess I didn't leave a comment. Speaking of which I liked yours about the cigarette and you don't even mention the gun. Well, I agree this should have scored higher since you did such a great job recreating this. I would definitely suggest brightening it up just a hair but otherwise this is good as is.

Ang & Rob 2
by Makka

Comment:
Nice. I like the slight arc they form in the image. It's a little hard to see the couple but the composition in general is very nice. Now I don't know the first thing about these shots and what is allowed or not but I'm thinking in a situation like this maybe have the couple in the foreground lying on the grass so they stood out more? I know that is probably a stupid suggestion with the bride in her wedding dress and all but it's just the first thing that popped in my head. :)

Green dress 1
by Makka

Comment:
I agree with Rikki's comment on the other photo about the connection however, I do like the pose here especially how the dress flows from it. I also like the colors and the lighting which you do very well but the background mirror I don't like. For me it feels out of place since it's further back and she isn't interacting with it. Actually, it's not really the mirror but rather those gates that's the problem for me.

Message edited by author 2006-07-02 00:19:24.

Nude Study 4
by Makka

Comment:
Man, this is good. Personally, I like the bare feet so don't change that! If you are going to change anything I would fade out the reflection of her so that it matches the way it fades out with her left foot instead of having the reflection go off the frame. I just like reflections that fade out and I think that would make an already perfect image better if that's possible. Really a super job and I can only hope to get this good.

Intrigue
by trnqlty

Comment:
I like this one the best in the series. In my opinion this one best captures the diversity you'll find in the NYC subway. I also like how you have the image slightly tilted. I think I might even go a bit more aggressive there since it adds to the feeling of motion especially the bumpy motion those trains make.

The other thing I like is the centered focus. I think it works well here because it puts you squarely in the scene in an uncomfortable way and I think that middle woman shows it on her face.

In terms of improvements, I really don't have any other than keep shooting these as they are interesting to look at!

snowroad.jpg
by trnqlty

Comment:
Very nice. I like how the two tracks flush against the two bottom corners and how the rest of the image is composed. The lighting is a little harsh in the clouds but good elsewhere. The blue gradient in the sky bothers me a little so maybe darken the blues a bit using selective color and mask out the right side to balance it out a little or lighten the right side.

Hebron Falls
by trnqlty

Comment:
Of the three versions you have of this I like this one the best. The color are soothing but also the composition works the best, IMO. I also like the smooth texture going on here. The only thing that bothers me a little is that dark rock/stump at the top right. If it doesn't unbalance the image I would maybe clone that out.

purpleandyellow1web.jpg
by trnqlty

Comment:
I notice you like to add/enhance highlights via dodging and here I think you did it very well. It definitely adds an extra element of appeal to an already appealing image. :P

I agree with SamDoe about the darkness but only in regards to her legs, mainly from lower thighs down. Her feet especially look too dark. The other thing is the dark blotch/vignette in the top left corner. I don't know why but those things always bug me. If it were me I would brighten it just a bit so it wasn't so noticable.

txcapitol.jpg
by trnqlty

Comment:
When I shot mine I didn't like the actual colors so I ended up going in a different direction but you made them look good. I also like how you have more contrast up towards the top. The blue from the windows also adds a nice touch something I think mine was lacking. The one thing I don't like is the cut off ring on the right. Other than that it's a keeper.

Message edited by author 2006-07-01 23:02:17.

valpainting.jpg
by trnqlty

Comment:
Very interesting image. I think you blurred the foreground just right keeping enough detail. The background is busy but you managed to not make it a distraction. I like how the main subject is contrasted against that dark curtain/wall. Without that the feel of this image would have been quite different, IMO. Great job all around.