Sunrays
by timj351

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

COMPOSITION
I really like the silhouette on the left bottom. It gives an anchored feeling to the shot adding to the stability, I think. I think, since the upper rays weren't as noticeable, I might have cropped them out.

TECHNIQUE
Wonderful use of the available lighting. I have tried many times to "capture" rays like this, and though I have come close to getting them, I have done nothing this effective. I like the warmth of the sky in the background, and again, the silhouette adds to the picture. The sky seems a bit grainy or noisy, especially towards the top, so again, cropping that section may help.

OVERALL EFFECT
This is an awesome shot, very well composed and executed. It has a peaceful/serene feeling to it and is very pleasant to look at. I think you have met the challenge, and done it in a creative, effective way.

Three Horses
by timj351

Comment:
I think it is interesting that the lines in this shot lead the eyes one way (right to left with back fence) then the other (to the right with the edge of the water and horses) back to the left with the different color of water, and then they rest, somehow on the white part of the fence in the lower right. In my opinion, maybe cropping that little piece of fence out would let more attention to to the horses.

Rows
by robbieh

Comment:
The lines really draw the eyes up and to the farm. Nice colors and details, as well.

Arches
by Gordon

Comment:
I love the blue and the repeating pattern. Very strong feeling, yet mysterious.

Walking along the fence.
by jjbeguin

Comment:
I like how the wall and bricks meet together to draw the eye into the picture. I don't know if it was intentional or not, but about halfway up, the bricks' pattern changes adn the eye is taken further to the right (at least mine is) on to the "back" of the picture. Very effective at moving the eyes around. Good use of bw.

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
by nards656

Comment:
I like how the two "opposing" lines meet in one place.

Salt Shaker
by Jacko

Comment:
I love the simple colors, and how the texture is shown. Great use of shadows.

Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed
by Seeker

Comment:
No fair! I had to use pipe cleaners!!! hahahahaha Nicely shot. I like the texture of the lower part.

NO! I'm not ready to let him go!
by Sonifo

Comment:
Wow, awesome shot, Sonifo. God is good. Before Travis was conceived, I prayed that if he would not glorify God, may he not even exist. As hard as it was to lose one, you can rest knowing he is with God, and you will meet him some day.

Smiling Through the Pain
by BigSmiles

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

COMPOSITION
Though the hands frame the face well, the overall composition seems a bit static. Perhaps if some of the mouth were covered, or if it were turned at just a bit of an angle, it would give it more dynamics.

TECHNIQUE
The focus and lighting is good, though some parts of the hand do seem a bit bright. I am not sure if this is a lighting issue, or tension from squeezing this little guy! I think it might have been interesting if the skin tones could have been desaturated, even a little.

OVERALL EFFECT
You ahve met the challenge well, adn I like the use of humor.