All Roses Have Thorns
by ranm

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, I think the "awkward" crop works well with the drama and tension set up by your expression and "make up." I'm not sure that the light at the top of your head, where just a bit of your hair is silhouetted is truly effective. It is actually kind of distracting to me.

Technically, the exposure is right on and you have some good detail. Also, with the neck area being softer, it helps to give some depth to the shot.

Emotionally, this shot really tells a story, or at least leads the viewer to imagine one. The black and white, the smeared black on the face all work together to build tension and emotion.

Frankly, I am surprised at your score, and would have thought that it would score higher. Reading your comments, the size thing may have also affected you, but it wasn't that noticeable to me. It is not your typical, clean bw portrait, so that may have hurt you some, but you have an awesome shot here that you can be proud of.

karmat

Vulture 1
by UnRed Dave

Comment:
Good capture. I think a bit tighter crop on the bottom and right would help it feel a bit more balanced to me, though.

Downeast Maine
by Pooba

Comment:
I really like the composition and perspective on this one.

The Perfect Bride
by kopa21

Comment:
A shot any bride should love. I would thinking cropping out the far left (bedspread, blanket) would make it even more appealing.

Natural Elegance
by Ivory

Comment:
Nicely composed and framed.

Early Morning Surfer
by cp5140

Comment:
Nice panaramic type of shot. I find myself wanting to "slide" the frame to the left, though, so that the surfer isn't quite so centered.

Milkman Commeth
by Kronus

Comment:
Interesting title. I like the "diagonal" set up between the tombstones, house/building and bright light in teh upper right.

P U R E
by Nitin

Comment:
Lovely landscape.

Hungry Eyes
by Nazgul

Comment:
Good emotional impact.

Ponte Vecchio, Florence
by raish

Comment:
Nice subtlety in this shot.