Hidden face
by clickodak

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Initial impression...a hidden face...ok, see what looks like an ear on the left middle third roughly where an ear would be, and the hint of a closed eye and possibly a lip below. I can see the suggestion of an oval face.

However, overall this image almost meets the challenge descrip too well, it is a very tough challenge, which is why I didn't enter :-). On the one hand you want the shot to be a macro and an abstract, but if it's overly abstract - as voters seem to have found it - you get low scores.

I like the stained glass effect but a clearer image - if the face had been in profile, say - would have helped immensely.

Hope this critique has been of help, feel free to PM me.

Susan

Fames Promise
by boocowski

Comment:
Very nice shot, I've often seen this angle from when I used to shoot dressage shows. Love the braid job - surprised she didn't do the long running braid which is what I would expect to see at an Arabian show. Gorgeous light too.

Mustang Man
by littlemav

Comment:
Yeah, the horses have some rib showing, but I wouldn't call them skinny by any means. I would've sworn this was one of rmac's. Nice work Katie girl!

Where'd he go?
by Judi

Comment:
Lovce watching the bullriders ride, the bulls buck, and the bullfighters keep things from going snafu when the two part. Nice shot.

Two White Horses
by P-A-U-L

Comment:
Very handsome old team, I wonder what their story is?

Just Another Day at the Office
by LN13

Comment:
Yep, those bullfighters have their work cut out for them - dodging annoyed livestock while running in deep sand and keeping them away from the bullrider. Nice capture.

Follow the light
by Silent-Shooter

Comment:
Crazy tonal range, even crazier mountain range and downright insane climbers to attempt! Seems only fitting that you and Rian both ribboned in this challenge. Have fun and be careful - and oh yes, congrats on the yellow!

In Awe
by RianBotes

Comment:
I knew this image was going to end up here on the front page! Stunning scenery, where is it? And so glad that you have a great hiking partner who can shoot too. Congrats on a magnificent image and a well-earned red!

The-Light-House-DP
by Robski

Comment:
Very nice image it is fun to ribbon, and win, with a camera you're retiring! Glad the sunset gods were with you. Congrats on the blue!

Industrial 'Revolution'
by Dr.Confuser

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Initial impression: Wow, that is ONE. BIG. WHEEL. Fits the challenge descrip beautifully, I love the pun on *revolution*, but this was deemed only worthy of an overall 6 by the voters...? Let's take another look.

Technically: the lighting is good if a little glarey in some areas on the hub; comp is good, the crop eliminates a chunk of the outer wheel. Even though there are other wheels within it to see, DPCers seem to like a level of completion in what has been started. So to me, that would mean that the cropped-out right side of the wheel may have cost you.

Artistically: it looks like the selective desat may have been done a little quickly, on the topside and down towards the right. The sudden change in tones does seem to stop the flow from one component to the others.

Either way, you finished just outside the top ten so nothing to sneeze at.

Hope this has been helpful, feel free to pm me!

Susan