The Demon of Ghost Lake
by skewsme

Comment:
i didn't comment when i voted, but i remember thinking what a creative way to show a reflection shot (after I figured out that is what it was)

Double Deuce
by colorcarnival

Comment:
I like how the two in the background are kind of like shadows of the two in the foreground

Beauty And The Beastly
by SteveJ

Comment:
good detail and composition

Cherries
by Elaine

Comment:
i like how the straight lines in the background contrast with the roundness of the cherries.

It'a Water Under the Bridge
by BAMartin

Comment:
The surfers against the bridge make it look even more imposing and strong

Salt Marsh at Winter's End
by Bear_Music

Comment:
of course, if the "approach" is what makes them like/not like a photography, i want to know that as well. . . .

I like the breadth and depth that this shot feels

In the Clearing
by SaraR

Comment:
awesome dof in this

walking
by jaysonmc

Comment:
this shot has the feeling that something good is in store for the woman, just around the bend

Onion Skins
by jwaddison

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, the two elements of your shot are nicely balanced. I also like the curves on the red and how it contrasts with the lines on the green.

Technically, it is a wonderful study in contrasts. As mentioned above, the curves counter the straight lines, as well as the greens contrasting with the red. The focus on the water drops is good (which is always a dpc favorite ) and the dof is enough that the green onion doesn't compete too much with the red one. The colors, though, seem a bit flat. Maybe a touch more contrast or playing with levels or curves would help.

Overall, I think it is an interesting shot, a good take on the challenge and well done.

Best to you in future challenges.

karma

Smooth?
by PNH

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, I think this is generally good. I'm wondering if angling the plant so that it runs more on a diagonal through the upper left and lower right corners would make it more dynamic. Also, whilst I thinking cropping part of the subject out can be effective, I think cropping out the little bit that you did makes the composition look accidental and not quite balanced.

Technically, it is good. The focus is in a good spot and utilizes shallow dof effectively. The background is a bit bland in color, but it doesn't effect the shot hugely, I don't think, but a whiter background might make the greens *pop* a bit more.

Overall, it is a good shot and a creative interpretation of the challenge (though some may have zinged you for that).

Best to you in your next challenges and enjoy dpc!!

Karma