Working Clowns
by eweb

Comment:
I like this picture! Like my daughter sais, "The eyes look freaky!". As a photo, I think if you could have gotten rid of the window to the top left (all black background) it would be better (maybe not, who knows). ~8

Pinnacle
by greenem2

Comment:
FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Hello, Matt,

I agree with the commenters below: I like this photo, it's elegant, and the colours are beautiful. I also like the mat/frame, it sets off the photo quite well. In spite of the large amount of blue and grey, the photo has a real warm tone - that is very interesting. The chimney's shadow is beautiful.

There really is little (or nothing) I can think of to improve this picture. It's quite finished the way it is.

As far as the challenge, it meets the theme. The main issue I see with the picture is that even though it might say "Home Sweet Home" to you, that probably is not the first thought that comes to the mind of other viewers. Also, even though it is a good, clean shot, it doesn't really tell a story or invite the viewer to stay and come back to look at it again. But it is a good photo :)

Anyway. I like your work, especially your b/w pictures. Take care,

Ursula (uabresch)
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Tiny Heart Beats
by lmhr

Comment:
Luis, felicidades. La foto esta bellísima. Cuándo va a nacer la nenita?

Logitech Abstract
by JPR

Comment:
Lovely border!

Recuerdos de la Alhambra
by jmsetzler

Comment:
John, I love this picture, it's beautiful. I was sure it would win (just because I like it, eh?).

Bucko
by RLS

Comment:
FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Hi, Bob,

"Bucko" is a very good entry into the Duotones challenge. It's one of the better duotoes, and your score reflects that. I think that there are two things that went agains you here: one, the border; two, there were a lot of good entries to the challenge.

About the picture itself: lighting, DOF, colour, all that is very good, as is the crop. The horse itself is a good looking horse. I love the grass in front and behind the horse's head, how it is so clear right around it, light with dark tips, and fades into a blur into the distance - to me the grass is the most beautiful part of the picture. I like the blurred background - works really well here.

The composition is excellent. Probably the most controversial aspect of your entry is the border. It goes well with the colours of the picture, but it attracts too much attention (thus the negative/positive reactions to it). IMO, a border should simply enhance the picture, but not attract so much attention that people focus more on it than on the picture itself.

Oh well. Congratulations on an excellent photo, very good finish, and ... keep up the good work!

Ursula (uabresch)
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Where the Earth boils ...
by FranziskaLang

Comment:
Very, very beautiful. My favourite in this challenge. ~10
Question - is this Iceland or Yellowstone?

my home my wall my kids my photos
by jbruno1397

Comment:
So was I!

Escaping the Matrix
by Girl from OZ

Comment:
FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Hi, Danielle,

This was one of my 10s in the Matrix challenge (I voted even though I haven't seen the movies - I asked the kids what they were about). I must say I really like this photo, and I think it should have scored higher. I'm also wondering how it was done.

That said, here go the comments.

I think focus (on the typed stuff all over the picture) is very good. The out of focus background is great. Lighting is very good also. The colours are perfect. I'm finding little wrong here.

From what the kids have told me about the matrix, when I looked at it I thought, "Trapped in the Matrix", rather than "Escaping...". But then, I haven't seen the movies. From a photo point of view, the picture is nicely composed. I don't mind the slight slant in the text at all. I like the overall patterned appearance.

I don't think I'm being much help here. Sorry. You know, of the four pictures that you've entered, 3 have been favourites of mine in their respective challenges. Anyway. I think you'll take over the best photos for your camera page in no time. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your pictures. Take care,

Ursula (uabresch)
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Like Father, Like Son
by buck4free

Comment:
So, who took the picture? This certainly is a memorable photo, and very well coordinated.