HM-Torso Study
by Chilly0999

Comment:
I don't know, if I hit you, you might hit me back - and that might hurt :) I like the graininess!

Zero spot editing. How?
by kiwiness

Comment:
Yeah, how?

Homerun?
by nborton

Comment:
Was it?

HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment:
The concept is OK. Colours are rather dull, greyed out, almost softish. It seems to me that for this concept you'd need either a strong duotone/bw presentation, or better colours. Also, I think the vertical format doesn't do justice to the picture: all the distracting elements to the top are "distracting". The flower pots in particular give a sense of peace and tranquility that doesn't seem to go with the dead bird. I guess, what I'm trying to say is that in general a good photo addresses one concept or issue squarely, no distractions (remember, I said "in general"), and in this case I don't see why breaking this general guideline helps.

Preserved
by jillz

Comment:
Oooh, where did you find this? You know they say that they found honey (still OK) in the pyramids ...

Basilique Notre Dame
by frisca

Comment:
Congratulations on the good finish! This was one of my favourites. I thought you were in Vancouver though, and this is in Montreal, isn't it? It is, I just read your comments above. Anyway, beautiful picture.

Both Sides of the Fence
by laurenrhae

Comment:
Hi Lauren,

This is a good shot! You must be a natural. The picture has so much feeling, it's beautiful to look at, and makes me happy. Is the horse's name "Pippen"? Reminds me of Lord of the Rings. If it were my picture, one thing I might have done is straightening the horizon line (maybe, maybe not, sometimes I like them not straight). Congratulations!

~Ursula

Chain gang one-man show
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Hello,

First impression: Excellent entry for "At Work", it really gives the impression of someone working. The image looks a little bright to me - was that intentional?

Composition: I very much like the diagonal lines throughout the photo. The tracks could have led the eyes out of the image, but the man and his machine at 90 degrees to the tracks keep the viewer nicely in the picture. Personally I like the crop, it seems to me that a closer crop would take away from the picture. I love the weeds to the top left. And, even though purple tones are not my favourites, I like them here. I like the small purple line surrounding the image, and heavy black border is right IMO.

Technical: The picture is well in focus, no problems there. Light, to my eyes it's a bit bright, as if you'd taken the picture right close to the middle of the day, and the sun was harsh. I really don't know if different light or taking the picture at a different time of the day would make it better or not, but it would be interesting to try.

Overall: I like this picture, it's a good entry to the challenge, and your score is quite good, but I don't think it's your best shot (duh!). Anyway - I really like your "Green Eyes" picture, and I don't have a pet or even like animals all that much (I'm scared of them!). Your work is original, very nice.

Take care,

Ursula (uabresch)

Basilique Notre Dame
by frisca

Comment:
Ah, Montreal!

Adagio
by UberFish

Comment:
Doesn't "adagio" mean slow? I guess slow is speed also. This pict made me smile.