The Old Barn
by BigSmiles

Comment:
Beautiful colors. I like the simplicity of it.

Mobile home
by marbo

Comment:
Great focus, lighting, clarity. And extremely funny. Great work!

Another Day without the Dryer
by Sonifo

Comment:
Another awesome shot! How in the world did you get her to STAY in the basket. Mine would have been climbing out all over the place!

Welcome to the Real World
by lionelm

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Greetings! I did not see the movie Matrix, so I do not know if this relates to it or not. I did however have several Algebra classes in school and this shot reminds me of those crazy problems that were set up in columns or something. I think they were called matrices, or something like that.

This shot has an eerie feeling to it, I think. If you look at it long enough, and try to imagine what must be being reflected, you can start to see all kinds of things. Then, the eye finds the calm patch in the lower right and rests there, giving a moments respite, it seems. I like that the lines are not perfectly horizontal or vertical. This too, adds to a sense of being off-kilter, adn adding tension.

I think though, that many people may have felt it didn't have a specific point of focus. It would make a good background/wallpaper, etc. because it does seem flat, with little or no depth to it. Though the reflections (I think that's what they are) are interesting, and serve a definite purpose in the picture, it does leave the viewer wondering what the meaning of the picture is (especially if this was outside a challenge).

Best to you in future challenges.
karmat

A Blast from Well-Worn Brass
by alanfreed

Comment:
I really like the shallow depth of field and perspective in this.

The Matrix Eye - Wake up, someone is watching at you
by rossic

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

I think the most effective parts of this picture is the fact that it "draws" you to the center, and that the color is so vibrant. The repeating pattern of the diminishing circles really helps to move the eyes into the picture. It gives the feeling of being sucked in (which from what I understand about the movie is appropriate). Also the green gives that "computer" feeling somehow.

I think more focus, or having something at the end of the circles to focus on would help hold attention more. As it is now, the eyes go to the center, and there is nothing else there to see. Also, even though it doesn't look "out" of focus, it does seem to have a lot of clarity either. Finally, I think a more squarish crop, rather than the horizontal one would help emphasize your circles more.

Best to you in future challenges.
karmat

My old sweet home
by pikyto

Comment:
Very elegant and graceful. I love how the stairs lead the eyes up and into the picture. Excellent work.

Waiting..
by YuliyaG

Comment:
Those cats must be wanting something, because I don't know if it is possible to get them (cats in general) to actually do what you want. Great capture. I love the symmetry of the two, and the contrast of the colors is awesome.

Home Wall
by tyrkinn

Comment:
Good placement of the picture, but as a photograph, this seems a little flat to me.

my house
by redhed

Comment:
Bizarre colors make me think your house is bizarre? I think a lot of effective detail is being lost in this shot. Maybe a little less of the red?