Kevin & The Northern Lights
by orvaratli

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Hmm, this is a challenge for me. How to give any valuable feedback for an image that came in 8th place? I think your score and placing speak volumes about this image.

I cannot begin to imagine what it must have been like to be so close to the volcano and to see aurora at the same time. Just incredible. As you wrote in your photog notes, it is a real shame that this is in B&W. The colour version you have on flickr is incredible. Definitely the B&W does not do this justice at all. Even though this is a beautiful stand alone image, it is nothing compared to the colour version.

Congratulations on your top ten.

Emerald Tide
by tehben

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Well you got me again!

Well, your score was just about bang in the middle of the voting scale, so not bad, not especially good either. I suspect you were a bit disappointed with this. I liked it, but there was little wow factor. Something I think you really need for a FS to do well. I think this is one of those places where a photo will never really portray the reality in a good way.

Personally I felt the composition of this image is what hurt the score the most. I think a wider angle may have given a bit more context and made the image a little bit more interesting. The colours are good, the exposure is good, but the image is really lacking a strong subject.

Sarah

Flower Print
by tehben

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

I was surprised this didn't score a little better. I thought this was a very simple but rather effective shot. I like the composition and the choice to use an outdoor setting was good.

Perhaps the score is not higher because it is not what could be considered a traditional fashion shot. I find it hard to come up with suggestions to make it better, as I rather like it as is.

Sorry this was not more in depth.

Sarah

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by laposto

Comment:
What a beautiful image.

Guiding Light
by hesitant

Comment:
Well done on the top 5!

Rebirth
by Tammster

Comment:
Fabulous score for any challenge. Well done on the 4th place.

Eye Spy
by JimiRose

Comment:
My top pick in the FS. Wonderful portrait.

Beachcombers
by Melethia

Comment:
Glad to see you are back in the higher score zone. Sorry it didn't quite tip 6. Well done though, strong entry and a decent score. And a posthumous fantasy art comment

Message edited by author 2010-05-08 00:08:25.

Afternoon at the Golden Horn
by Pascal

Comment:
Lovely image. Istanbul is such a great city.

Your Time To Shine
by Timosaby

Comment:
Nice addition to the ball.