Life is all about finding a work for many...
by renjith_varma

Comment:
This is Kari Ann, greetings from the Critique Club:

composition: the leading lines in the image are fantastic, leading the eye into the frame, and straight to the subject

color: I really like the subdued colors, they give such a feeling of early morning, going early to work to get a job done

contrast: the softer contrast also adds to the early morning nostalgia, just quiet and calm

focus: focus is perfect on the subject, crisp and sharp

depth of field: I usually push for decreased DOF, but here I like how much is in focus. It brings so much more into context and makes you look longer to see all the little things in the frame.

lighting: Breathtaking morning light, very well preserved

other: overall, I was wishing this would score higher as well, i saw this during voting (though didn't vote myself) and this was one of my favorites. It seems others agree as well. Sometimes, DPC just works that way i guess.
Don't be put down by the score, keep up this wonderful photography. I hope to see more of your work soon!
-Kari Ann

Sun
by DiSc

Comment:
This is Kari Ann, greetings from the Critique Club:

composition: this lacks somewhat in the composition, i see a little of a high horizon approach, but the fence seems to be too centered

color: the orange of the fence is very interesting, i thought it was painted at first. it contrasts well with the blue sky

contrast: a little flat, could have used a boost to help emphasize the subject

focus: focus is good, nice, sharp, and on the fence (correct subject)

depth of field: this seems to be lacking as well, everything from the fence all the way back to the houses in the distance is in focus, not really separating the subject from the distracting background

lighting: very unique lighting experience here, i quite like it.

other: in the end, this photo didnt have enough "WOW!" to take voters by suprise. Also, the confusing (for some) subject matter further pushed voters to give a lower score. I suggest trying out different angles, and different DOF's in order to separate this interesting fence piece, and give it that "Wow!"

I hope this helped you. If not, feel free to PM me, and i'll get in touch with you. Keep going in the challenges, practice makes perfect!
-Kari Ann

Japonais de Osaka
by heavyj

Comment:
This is Kari Ann, greetings from the Critique Club:

composition: i love how she is centered in the frame, it makes you focus on her first, then take in her surroundings.

color: I am a lover of Black and White, this image does it justice. great conversion.

contrast: contrast is overall very strong, which is usually looked for in a street image

focus: perfect, its right on her face, and the blur of the background adds just so much more pop to the image

depth of field: as said previously, spot on.

lighting: the OOF circles of light in the background of this busy street add a small sense of magic or wonder to the image. i really like the lighting of the pavement as well, very interesting.

other: I quite enjoyed overlooking this image, the whole thing is inviting and brought a smile to my face. I am glad this did so well in the challenge, the commenters and voters seem to agree with me.
I wish you good luck in the future challenges, and keep up the good work!
-Kari Ann

Self
by Jessi

Comment:
good luck with your new lens! i recently bought a prime, but am getting a different one because the fixed mm was killing me slwoly.

A Moment in Time
by TCGuru

Comment:
great job jojo, this deserves hgih rankings!

Luke
by Jutilda

Comment:
i agree, his eyes are just spellboudnign, i love the little glimmer of light in his left eye, just beautiful]

F A T H E R
by bnilesh

Comment:
im sure this would be very strikign in b.w. as well, great job.

p r a c h i
by bnilesh

Comment:
beautiful girl, her eyes are stunning

The Smoking Man
by bnilesh

Comment:
lvoe the smoke curling out form the cig, and his upward expression just adds so mcuh.

Waters Edge
by incubus

Comment:
very nice i love how inviting yet ominous this picture is. cvery cool lighting as well, it makes everythign shimmer!