Negative Self Image
by arronrod

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Negative Self Image" is a very interesting shot in the Negative Image challenge. This is one image that made me come back multiple times to try and figure out what it was. So very good work on grabbing attention.

The image itself is very unusual, I was thinking it was someone in a corset. I would have never guessed how you had actually done this. You deserve some brownie points for creativity. The composition is very nice. The contrast between the subject background, gives the eye its exact focus. The only thing that stand out as a downfall is the over exposure on the right hand side. The lighting is very nice so I wonder if maybe you wanted the blown look to enhance the subject as well. Overall this is an extremely strong piece and fits the category very well.

Welcome to DPC and I have to say congratulations on your first entry, I am sure we will be seeing many great things from you.

o.k...GO?
by shenanigans

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"o.k...GO?" is a really inventive idea for the negative image challenge. You have defiantly meet the requirements of the challenge.

Overall the image is good but the twist is the best part of the shot. I like the placement of the subject. Also the layers created by the background helps the shot. I just wish the sign was straightened to match the top of the frame, but that is just my opinion you may have been going for it to be specifically not straight. I also might have tried a tighter crop on both the top and bottom of the shot. A nice tight shot might have helped people stop and pay attention to what you were really saying.

Great work!

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Positive Force!
by dolphnz8

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Positive Force!" is a very interesting and different capture for the Negative Image challenge.

I think the Negative Image challenge was an extremely tough one, especially with 433 people entering the challenge. I personally was quite fond of your shot because it was so different from the norm. I also really like how the negative created that crazy green glow coming from his/her throat. The lighting to create the blue teeth is also excellent. The texture is also very appealing because it is enhanced by the negatives. Personally I liked the shot and thought voters would as well, but I guess based on the top ten they were really looking for some striking contrasts and colors.

Very interesting shot and I am glad you shared it!

Steps to championship
by Kita

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Steps to championship" is a very good entry into the Complementary Colors challenge. I remember your shot during the voting because I spent some time reading the ribbons.

The over image is a very nice entry. Great choice of the yellow and purple for contrast, I also like your idea of having the ribbons climb it really ties well into the title. I would try to map out your ribbon placement so they are spaced out a little more evenly because you might have filled the space a little more, especially on the lower left hand side. Also I might try other lighting to balance out the shot. The flash is just a little too strong for the shot and takes away and created that funky hazy/shadow on the winning ribbon. Overall good idea. Also good idea to use the border to tie the shot all together.

You defiantly have the ideas and the skills so I always look forward to your entries, keep up the good work.

Busted
by LevT

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Busted" is a great entry into the Window Framed challenge. It is always good to see something different for the basic idea, anything out of the box is always nice to see.

The image itself is composed very nicely. The framing of the car really balances out the shot. Also the lighting looks just right by bouncing of the car and still lighting there faces. Her faced to appear a little blurred but not enough to take away from the score I gave. There expressions are very interesting for this situation. I see you got a lot of comments about this. Personally I think the corny shocked look would have taken away from the score for me. One thing that grabbed me during voting is her eyes, they look like she has been crying. All I could think it why is she crying? But that was just me.

Overall I think you had a great idea and implementation.

daydream
by CalliopeKel

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Daydream" is obviously an amazing shot. You have clearly meet the challenge requirements. Congratulations on your ribbon!!!! That must be so exciting!

The image itself is clearly a great interpretation of window framing. I think what really strikes me as a voter is the connection you made between the two on both sides of the mirror, I really don't think we saw too many of these during the challenge. Being able to connect to people through the pane of glass gives this shot more emotion then the basic lake out the window. The green tint really gives an increased grunge feeling, almost like an unreal place (very ghostly). This is a very nice and artist shot. It looks like you have put a lot of effort into the shot, which is defiantly worth the time.

Overall you did an amazing job, just look at those stats.... 35 favorites, wow! Keep up the outstanding work.

Admiring...
by harmsusmc

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Admiring..." is an interesting twist on to the Window Framed challenge.

One of the hardest things I have learned is that even if you have a good shot if voters do not feel the shot fit the category your score will tank. I really think that is was has happened here.

As for the photo itself.... I really like the idea and implementation. The composition is prefect. I love the reflection and it looks crystal clear (in the reflection specifically) from where I am sitting. I would be curious to see the castle itself, it looks amazing. The dof looks just right for a nice tight shot like this. I do like the border that you included, it tends to balance out the closeness. Overall this is a very nice shot, I think it may have done better in a different category.

Keep up the good work!

Trinity Reflected
by DigiClikMA

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Trinity Reflected" is a very interesting addition in the Window Framed challenge. I really do like the shot, and I guess you had a different interpretation of the challenge which is always good in my opinion.

The overall image is a great idea and I really like the frame being as full as you could fill it with the building. I think you might have placed higher if you increased the colors either by the levels of the contrast. This was a very natural looking shot, I read your comments and for not really meaning to take the shot it looks pretty good. Also I understand that you were able to make it bigger because of that, but because you are pretty close I don't think it hurt your score as much as it could of if the image were much smaller.

I am very glad you took the time to enter this challenge and I look forward to your future challenges.

Window on Dreams gone By
by yeti

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Window on Dreams gone By" is nice addition into the Window Framed challenge. It was really nice because this was something different from what the majority of challengers entered.

I really like the different perspective from the car to capture a window. I really like the different perspectives from the mirror and the actual background. The contrast between the greens right in between the two red barns is prefect. The include of the horse is nice to show the area. I would prefer to be able to see the whole horse, but I could image how hard it would be to get everything included in the shot. I really do like the overall feel of the shot, all the lines really do create a nice definition. I would agree with comments left by Spurs about the fringing. That would have probably increased your score.

Overall I think you have an excellent eye and I really do look forward to your future entries. Also I wanted to say congradulations on your new highest rated photo.

Morning Coffee with View
by hahn23

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Morning Coffee with View" is a very nice addition into the Window Framed challenge. You have defiantly meet the challenge requirements.

The image is very pleasing to look at. What an amazing view, it does look like possibly the sun was getting ready to go down. The sunset is making the shot look a little dark to me and doesn't bring out the richness of the wood as much as it could. The other thing I am seeing is that the shot does look a little cluttered, it would probably be ok with either the stuff on the desk of the patio furniture. Overall the shot does have a nice natural feel to it.

Keep up the good work!

Message edited by author 2006-05-06 23:39:59.