Kidnapped!
by bobnospum

Comment:
It appears a bit grainy to me, but it is a hilarious idea.

Ditched
by XMountaineer

Comment:
good composition and lighting

Masque
by Love6

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

I like the general crop of this, though I think showing exactly half the face is a bit unbalanced. It may have felt more balanced and even if you had included just a touch more of the face. The negative space works well here, I think.

Technically, the bw is good, and it looks as if the exposure is pretty near right on. However, the focus is a touch off it would appear.

Also, I'm not sure what purpose the black thing serves. I almost think it would be better without it, but I am assuming you have a purpose for it.

Overall, a good shot and a good idea. Best to you in future challenges.

Karma

Something Old...
by zackdezon

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

First off, I love the tight composition of this. While the tower thingy in the background is a bit distracting, in one sense (and it would make a really cool picture without at), in another sense, it adds to the shot by contrasting old/traditional with more modern.

Technically, the focus, exposure, etc. is good. I think the biggest thing noticeable to me is that it seems to be gray overall. It needs some more distinct white/light areas, I think. Admittedly, I am not sure how or where, unless in the conversion process you could get the whitish area on the right a bit brighter.

Overall, a nice shot. It is very graphic and clean.

Best to you in future challenges.
Karama

Black Rock Coast
by orvaratli

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Wow, 7th out of almost 500. There is not a lot I can say to improve on this, so I will simply tell you what I think you did right, and what grabs people's attention.

First off, the colors are wonderful. The are cool and soothing, and the level of contrast and saturation is very near perfect. If it had been possible to boost the reddish hues in the background, that *might* have added something, but I'm not sure.

Also, the exposure is wonderful. The details in the rocks are still visible, but the nature of the water has a nice ethereal feeling to it. Likewise, the lighting (brightness and contrast) works very well.

This is a lovely landscape, and something I am sure you are very proud of.

Congrats!

Karma

Calm and Stormy
by smelli79

Comment:
ominous feeling

The red floor
by Miep

Comment:
I love the diagonal and the red. Very well done.

Jogging
by halopes

Comment:
great use of negative space

Working out
by MortenBP

Comment:
awesome lighting

Too wet to play
by liberty

Comment:
There is little "right" about this shot, but I really, really, really like it.