Green Lizard
by eransh10

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, this is a very well done shot. I like how the leaves form diagonals going across and through the frame. I also like how the lizard forms a contrasting diagonal in the upper left corner. This is a strong picture -- very balanced and dynamic feeling.

Technically, this shot works very well. The focus on the lizard lets the nice textures show, and the greens throughout the shot are nice as well. The shadows in the bottom right keep it from being too monochromatic.

Overall, this is an awesome shot. I could see it, easily, in the top ten or twenty of a challenge relating to lizards or reptiles or the color green, etc. However, I am stretching my brain as much as possible, and I am just not getting the "upside down" part of this. Judging from the other comments, I am not the only one. If I am just missing it, feel free to contact me and I'll take another look.

Very nicely done and best to you in future challenges.
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Duck on a Bike
by Ames

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, this shot is very good. you have the toy in the right side of the frame so that it is not centered, and it is facing in. This gives it a well-balanced feeling. Also, having the toy turned on the angle is better than having it facing straight, I believe. I also like that you shot from "below" the subject.

Technically, the lighting seems a bit harsh. While the shadows are almost enough to give it a dramatic effect, they almost give it a "flashed" look. Did you experiment with diffusing it any? If the background was darker, it may help add to the dramatic effect, instead of brightening the shot up. Also, I think that since the colors of the toy are predominantly "warm" colors, a "cool" background would work better. Green would really highlight the red and blue would bring the yellow out nicely. Finally, the focus is a bit out at the top, and while it isn't a big deal, it is one of the first things I noticed.

Overall, a nice shot, that is technically well done. If I need to further clarify or explain myself, please let me know.

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F E R O C I T Y
by Breeee123

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Obviously, you connected with the viewers on this one and did very well. As a matter of fact, when I logged into dpc this morning, my kids (5 and 2) walked by and it caught their attention of all the pictures on the home page, and they had to look at it for a bit. :)

The intent stare of the cat, I think, really makes this shot. he looks totally focused on the task at hand. That contrasts nicely with the shadow.

The focus, lighting and details present all add the overall effectiveness of this shot.

Very nice work and congrats on the ribbon.

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Missing
by levyj413

Comment:
Jeffrey, I drew this photo for the critique club, but it looks as if you have gotten some excellent comments already, so I'll just leave you with a sentence or two. :)

When I look at this shot, the first emotion that comes to mind is loneliness. The darkness, the shadows, the noise, etc set this up to be a very lonely feeling shot. The next emotion would have to be one of regret. It almost looks like he has done something he regrets and can't undo it, now.

Very emotive.

Industrial
by MadMan2k

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

My first impression is that this is a very clean, tight photo.

Compositionally, it seems to work, in large part because it runs diagonally through the frame and is not a straight (and thus static) on shot of the building. I also think it is particularly effective to have the vertical lines of the building, the horizontal lines of the doors and the diagonal of the roof all happening at once.

Technically, the exposure, focus, colors (great contrast by the way, with the orange and blue), etc. are all right on and make for a technically pleasing photograph.

Overall, while the shot is very well done, and it does meet the challenge, the shadows are almost secondary to the shot, and this may have hurt you with some voters. There are shadows literally throughout the shot; it just doesn't seem obvious until the viewer looks at it for a second or two longer. Also, there really isn't anything in the shot that the viewer can "connect" with, unless they just really like pictures of buildings. :)

Just a note about the frame -- I think it is very well done, and gives a good idea what the shot would look like matted and framed. I do wonder if it is at the expense of having a smaller photograph. 640 isn't big at all, and a smaller frame might let you showcase the photograph more. I don't know that it had an impact on the scoring (it wouldn't have for me), it was just a thought that I had.

Best to you in future challenges, and if you have any questions, or if I need to further explain myself, please feel free to pm me.

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day 47. square crop. camden petrol station at night
by roz

Comment:
very isolated and desolate looking. Nice use of the dark negative space.

Day 47
by kellyrc01

Comment:
Great composition. Sorry your vacation had to end!

Day 46
by kellyrc01

Comment:
did they hurt to walk on them? I like how this "fills the frame"

Day 45
by kellyrc01

Comment:
How fun is that!!! Great shot

Day 44
by kellyrc01

Comment:
Those colors ARE beautiful. I like how the bridge gives some context/subject to the shot.