Adornment
by crabappl3

Comment:
I like the pattern of the woodwork in this image quite a bit. The color seems to be a little flat and the contrast is also a tad weak. Whoever did the b/w version of this shot managed some excellent contrast :) - setzler

Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment:
subjectively this photo works well, but I believe the color is too flat for high impact... - setzler

Living in a square
by GinaRothfels

Comment:
I love this... the color is phenomenal and I love the way the shadows create extra impact on this shot. I assume this is a piece hanging for sale in a shop somewhere maybe... I really would have like to see the P21 sticker removed, but it may not have been possible... = 10 for submitting this anyway... great shot and keep up the good work :) - setzler

dimension
by juras

Comment:
this is an excellent black and white. I love the way the light and shadows create texture here... great work.. = 9 - setzler

Squared Circle
by irae

Comment:
great shot... i really love the concept on this one :) It reminds me slightly of a shot that I have done in the past... I commend you for working with a subject that stirs negative emotion. I don't think I have ever really studied the shape and composition of this scene before.. = 9 - setzler

Come In
by justine

Comment:
beautiful play of light and shadow on this image. The sharp contrasts really create nice impact here... excellent work :) - setzler

Door #13
by zadore

Comment:
excellent work with this shot... I like the way you have centered the door and clipped the windows at the top in this image. It looks like a face :) Nice work.. - setzler

Untitled
by hardwaybets

Comment:
I really like the blue saturation in the sky on this shot.. the yellow of the mailbox really contrasts well with that blue also. You caught an excellent combination of light and shadow with this shot.. nice work :) - setzler

Kennedy Crossing Washington DC
by 3boyzMom

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club :)

I particularly like the crosswalk sign in this image. It's off-center composition seems to work really well. I also consider that sign to be the 'subject' of this shot. That being the case, the 'no standing or parking' sign seems to be creating a minor problem for me. It is catching some light from somewhere that is making it much brighter than your 'subject' sign. I'm not sure if these two signs are supposed to be related in some way... I can't see it though.

Unfortunately, I believe that the banner behind the crossing sign is also somewhat distracting from the composition as well. I can't really offer any suggestions for improvement on this image. Not knowing the environment, I would not want to try to suggest different angles. There is probably a lot of clutter looking from other perspectives on this sign...

John Setzler

ALTO
by bmarquez

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club :)

I think this photo could be much stronger. My primary problem with this image is that the colors are flat. There is not much of interest above the sign either. Maybe a tighter crop that cuts out most of the sky and wires above the sign would improve the overall image. Once that has been done, you will be dealing with the clutter behind the sign. The buildings and the wires directly behind the sign are still going to create distraction for the viewer in this photo.

Compositionally, I believe that the dead centering of the sign doesn't really offer a strong image. I believe that making the sign a much larger part of the image would have created more impact with this photo.

John Setzler