Before the Storm
by xertion

Comment:
Critique Club Comment:

This is a very dramatic shot! You have captured a nice feel that could be used in an add for many things. Your gradients are very good. You have adjusted the contrast and brightness well to bring out the feel of the clouds. I wish that this tree was in a field by itself, the surround trees take away from some of the impact of the larger one. This is not a situation you can control, and you've done well to minimize the other trees overall impact and made the main focus the light area behind the large tree. Usually most would say that the main subject being at the center of the frame doesn't work, but in this case it works well. The framing by the light cloud area behind it makes it fit. Your post processing work is good, no real artifacts or signs of oversharpening.

I like what you've done here. It is a strong shot and for all the winter shots of trees we've seen lately, this is one of the top ones.

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
by Jak

Comment:
Near flawless. Great lines and subject. Good framing and lighting! Well done, in my top 10 this week!

Out of the black and into the light.
by kiwiness

Comment:
Nicely done! I like how the eye is drawn to the door at the end of the railing. The black and white conversion is well done. Your DOF is deep and really adds a great sense of depth to the shot. Your choice to expose for the foreground was a good decision. The detail would have been lost if you exposed for the brighter background. Having the background bright does not distract from the impact of the rail leading to the door. Nice job, in my top 10 this week!

Enduring Pillars
by Gracious

Comment:
The graininess adds to this shot! I like the lines and how they draw the eye to jogger and bench in the middle. Great job! In my top 10 this week.

Under the Wharf
by spiderman

Comment:
I like the tones in this shot. Your shadows and reflections are interesting. Nicely done, in my top 10 this week.

Cloudlife
by xertion

Comment:
Very nicely done! Nice crisp shot! In my top 10 this week.

The Bookworm
by andrewm

Comment:
Nice capture. Good tones and lines. In my top 10 this week.

say goodbye
by elgomin

Comment:
Excellent shot. Great tones. Your capture and lines are perfect! 10 all the way.

Eggs Go Round in Circles
by RLS

Comment:
Good lighting and tones. Although it may be a little overprocessed (neatimage and unsharp mask), it's still a great shot and in my top 10.

Harvest Moon, In Egg
by jerrft

Comment:
Excellent shot! This is very affective shot. I like the tones and gradient. This is in my top 10 this week!