Sony Walkman and Commodore 64
by visaksen

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Sony Walkman and Commodore 64" is a nice fit the 80's challenge. Great use of some "antique" items to truly capture the era.

The image itself is very direct and to the point. I really don't think any voter would have confusion or question what you were taking an shot of. I do really like the placement of the subject, excellent use of the odd numbers. One thing I have noticed is a lot of the higher scoring images really use vibrant colors or images that tend to capture your eye. Your shot seems a little dull, with the coloring; maybe try to increase the contrast to see if it makes any of the object pop for the voter. I might even try to avoid the shadows since it feels like you were going for a very clean shot. Nice capture of the arena. Hopefully after the challenge you were able to pack these back up. Good work, can't wait to see what the future holds for your work.

The wrath in your face
by seppl

Comment:
*Critique Club*

I can really see how " The wrath in your face" fits into the Seven Deadly Sins II challenge. I think if wrath is defined as forceful, often vindictive anger, you have made a great interpretation.

The image itself is cleverly done and demands attention, I remember thumbing through the challenge and of course this thumbnail stood out. I think the lighting is very well done, you could have ended up with too much reflection on the aluminum foil or the forks but you didn't. I almost wish you had silver on your head instead of the ace wrap, but still you made great you of household objects. Good use of shadow from your nose giving more of a dramatic edge. The composition is great it feels like it is cropped just right. Overall the image is pretty good, I think the concept might have been a little out there for some but I loved it. Also congrats on a great first shot with your new camera, I am sure it is one that you will remember. Good work!

Harvest Awaiting
by bledford

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Harvest Awaiting" is a nice black and white addition in the Country Life challenge. Top 100 not too bad, especially in this tough challenge.

This is a very good perspective shot, I love how we start from the left and the trees get smaller. Another interesting aspect is that the trees in the row behind the main subjects look as though they have white leaves. I think the border on your piece does defiantly effect it, I would be curious to do a comparison between a white boarder, black boarder and no border to see how it effects the dark and light in the image itself. Also I like the glow on light coming from the right hand side, it really balances the photograph out.

HOME SWEET HOME
by Brin

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"HOME SWEET HOME" is obviously prefect for the Country Life Challenge. Congratulations on your yellow ribbon, a nice addition to your collection. Many voters loved this shot, obviously by the votes and number of comments.

I think the most striking aspect of this image is the reflection in the water, it looks virtually prefect. The composition is very strong and feels prefect. The overall balance of the image is just right. The balance between the top and bottom as well as left in right feels like all elements line up just perfectly. The colors are very appropriate, this shot could have looked extremely cold with that large body of water and yet it does not. This is just an amazing shot. Again congratulations.

Imagine There's No Heaven......?
by Judi

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Imagine There's No Heaven......?" is an amazing shot. When you pull up the challenge to vote and you are just looking through the thumbnail pages this one has to grab your attention.

The colors are so vibrant, the just demand attention. I also love the composition, the sky is so amazingly big. The layers also give and added depth not making it a plain sky shot. Overall this is an wonderful image. I just wonder if people would have scored higher if the saw a cow and cornfields below... something that just screams country. Good work.

Midwinter moonlight on the farm
by audinut

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Midwinter moonlight on the farm" is nice entry into the Country Life challenge. The photo gives off a cold or eerie fell but is still very attractive.

The image has very nice overall composition, the moon gives off an wonderful glow. I really like the reflection on the snow, that really makes the sky look even more amazing. Also I like how small the house is compared to the rest of the world (or what was included in the shot). I am not a big fan of noise, but everyone opinion and ideas are very different. Overall this is a nice image.

feeding time
by farmer48

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Feeding time" is an great addition into the Country Life challenge. The image is so full it is bound to grab peoples attention. I think the shots biggest disadvantage is its size, unfortunately in this contest size does matter. I think a lot of people really do just lower their score based on if the size was to small.

The image itself is very interesting. I think using the fence as a frame works, you might try to make it a little more level. Also step away from the shot just a little, I understand that maybe if you stepped back another foot you might loose the tight boarder and end up with some empty space which I wouldn't recommend. It just seems like it needs a little more balance. The deep color of the horse is an excellent contrast between the snow and him/her. Good work.

Oklahoma
by madison461

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Oklahoma" is a nice fit into the Country Life challenge. Looks like something you might see on a country calendar.

I can defiantly see that you were able to capture the wide open sky. The blueness is very nice and fills the frame. I like your include of the windmill, it really makes the barn look small from this perspective. Excellent wide open spaces shot. I think this was a harder category, but at least you placed in the upper half. The only thing I would even suggest if possible try to take the shot from a lower angle giving that huge sky even more power in the shot.

Country Rush Hour
by Rikki

Comment:
*Critique Club*

"Country Rush Hour" is an excellent fit into the Country Life challenge. After reading your comments I am glad to see you hit that 6+ you were hoping for, it is well deserved. I think the image defiantly country enough for me and the voters.

This is a very pleasing photograph to look at, the composition is just excellent. The sunlight captured showing time of day is prefect and that the cows are heading home or out for the day is great. I love the rolling hills and the tree in the center, I think that is what gives this shot such excellent composition. I think the border on this is also very nice, normally I am not a boarder person but it fits with the overall feel. Good work.

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by marklovell

Comment:
This is a nice relaxed, comfortable feeling shot (for me). The blue seems a little odd for the happy expressions they have, I would be curious to see it in the sepia as well. I personally like this one the best, but if they need the shot for professional representation I would go with the other shot(the sepia one) over this one.