People change like shoes.
by Chinhyuk

Comment:
*Critique Club*

Techniclly this photo is excellent. The lighting is solid and even, no nasty shadows or blown highlights. The focus is sharp, and the depth of field keeps the shoes in focus but separates them from a blurred background.

Compositionally it could use a little tweaking if you like to follow the rules. The rule of thirds suggests placing the focal point off-centre in your frame. If you were to draw tic-tac-toe lines over the image, the focal point should land on one of the 4 points where the lines intersect. It helps add context and balance to the image. of course rules can be broken, but in this case i think off-setting the shoes would add some interest, and give the viewer a better idea of where to look. Context (elements other than the subject itself) can provide a great deal of interest to a photo.

The comment Caine made below speaks to that idea as well. Zoom out a little and give the viewer more details to help finish off the idea...particularly in light of your title.

Overall it's a competent photo, but lacks a real message or WOW that will garner higher scores at DPC.

Pedro

wink
by whiteroom

Comment:
yeah the frame does suck, but it's such a great photo I can forgive that. :)

larger DOF next time with a smaller aperature will keep the hand and the face in focus

holy cows
by whiteroom

Comment:
iwouldhangthishugeonmywall

Dark & Light
by Travis99

Comment:
cool processing Travis. it took a good eye to see this, and has a very nice finish to it. well done.

did you add some of the solar flare to it after the fact? it looks a little...um...something. different. still way cool though.

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stairs
by whiteroom

Comment:
I see that gentle hand and subtle burning, but just barely. your patience must be phenomenal :P

great photo, LG. I dig it. I really dig that guy's shoes too.

Ta Van stream.
by letuananh

Comment:
very cool and effective photo. the colour saturation is unique...reminds me of e301's work, and that is a huge compliment. very well done

Branch Manager
by alanfreed

Comment:
this is one of those times when the title improves the photo :) Hilarious. nice DOF and clarity.

A Kids Dream
by jenesis

Comment:
Great finish and score :) Great choice to keep the reflection in the frame. This is one of my favourites that you've taken.

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My Inner Demon
by bobdaveant

Comment:
interesting tones. lots of contrast and good technical details. should do well.

Batman
by aboutimage

Comment:
he he. love it. :) i love wide angle baby from above pics. great smile too.