Hou Wang Temple Guardians
by emmylou

Comment:
Nice detail and tonal range.

Looking Out From Above
by Cam

Comment:
The background is busy but not distracting. The highlights on the statue's right side is a bit bright and detail is lost there but other than that good image.

Cathedral
by samnotis

Comment:
Good composition. I would like to have seen the detail pop a bit more (shadows could be darker).

Mystical chapel
by nicklevy

Comment:
Nice a clean. Btw, is that neon lighting on the cross?

"When Two Or Three are Gathered in My Name"
by Rikki

Comment:
Nice... Usually you see interior shots with nobody in them.

Look at Me
by Dax-

Comment:
Nobody does DOF better than you.

flowers
by whiteroom

Comment:
Just wanted to let you know the submission deadline isn't until wednesday. :P

Driving People Crazy
by Gunnsi

Comment:
Greetings from CTP2

There are a lot of things here that hurt you, IMO. Don't get me wrong it's mostly due to what DPC voters wanted to see vs what you gave them.

For starters, I agree with Becky in that this was a crazy challenge to vote on. I think going in people expected to see "poster like" images shot in portrait even though this wasn't a poster challenge. Personally, the landscape orientation didn't bother me. However to be honest I didn't care much for the coloring but that's just me. I also would have liked to see more of a crazy reaction from the subject to match the title. Say pulling her hair out?

All in all this was a really good idea much better than mine. So big props on that.

It's a PIECE OF CAKE!
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

Hi, Crystal. This is going to make me hungry now. :P

As far as the challenge is concern this one hits it square on. I think that helps and also hurts you. In other words, it's a safe subject which is good in that you minimize low votes but you may also sacrifice some high votes who are wanting to be more wowed by the subject.

In terms of the image itself, it's good. I like the sharpness and it's full of color. What I think worked to your disadvantage was the shallow DOF and the composition. I don't really see a reason why the entire plate and fork wasn't in focus. Had everything been in focus I believe the cake would still stand out pretty well.

As far as the composition is concern it just feels a bit awkward, IMO. A square crop would have probably worked better or at least provide more space at the top.

Well that's it. Looks like you're fairly new to DPC so let me take this time to welcome you to the site. Good luck in the future and I look forward to seeing more of your work!

Edited for spelling.

Message edited by author 2006-05-16 00:35:12.

Crucifixion Moon
by 3DsArcher

Comment:
Pretty cool. I love the clarity of the mood.