Mandelbrot´s favourite
by albrix

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

I think the choice of subject was perfect for this challenge and I love the choice to use black and white. I suspect it is a bit disappointing to get a low score for this, as it does meet the challenge topic pretty well.

Sadly, I think some technical issues are letting you down with this image.

Composition: Nothing really wrong with the composition, but it's possible that it could benefit from having a little bit more of the background surrounding the subject. The bottom edge, the cauliflower is very close to the edge of the frame.

Exposure: To my eye (and when checking the histogram) the image feels a little bit underexposed. I think a very minor adjustment to levels or curves would bring some life into the image and yet still retain the low key look that was clearly what you were aiming for.

Focus: This is one of those images where the focus needs to be spot on. In this image the focus really is a little bit off. you make no mention of using a tripod or another form of stabilisation. 1/8 of a second is a bit on the slow side to get a sharp image.

It's such a pity about the focus, for I'm certain if this image was sharp, it would have scored at least 1 full point higher than it did.

I noticed you have joined DPC quite recently, so don't let this one put you off. Keep entering and welcome to DPC.

Sarah

Feathered and friend
by Melethia

Comment:
Well this one finished nicely for you! Well done

Bubbles
by Abra

Comment:
Under appreciated I think. I loved this in voting. 8 from me

w 37 st
by bvy

Comment:
I like this. Sad it scored so low, but I know that's not something that you really worry about :) Got a 7 from me on first run through, ran out of time to do a second run through, but I would probably have bumped it (up!)

discussing him
by herfotoman

Comment:
Sad to see this with a 5.3 score. I love it.

Bastimentos
by nixter

Comment:
best in show for me too Nick.

it takes too long
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Yes, That really is a bit different. Good idea

Never seen a bluer sky......
by PGSadri

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club

I notice you've not been a member very long at DPC and this was only your second challenge submission. Try not to get too disheartened by your score in this challenge.

The theme of this challenge was Blue Architecture. For most voters, this theme implies the building or structure should itself be blue and for sure I feel this is probably why you scored as low as you did. Had this been entered in a different challenge (eg pylons - which believe it or not was a challenge topic once!) it would not have scored so low.

I think the composition is strong and the angle you shot it at is interesting. I love the sun and lens flare that often comes with shooting directly into the sun. However, many DPC voters find that to be a technical flaw and will lower your score.

It was nice to see something a little bit out of the box in this challenge. I do like the image a lot, but am certain the majority of voters felt it did not adequately represent the challenge topic.

Keep on entering though!

Sarah

Message edited by author 2012-09-07 15:30:20.

tell me why
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Well done ! Nice to see this so well received.

On Tram Tracks
by HawkinsT

Comment:
Love this one. Got a 10 from me.