Highway 314
by vjoz

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CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

COMPOSITION
The composition of this is very good. Everything works together to draw the eyes from the left side of the frame up and into it. The position of the sign, and the road on the right really make the shot feel balanced to me. The lights also add the the complete/balanced feeling by running counter to the sign and road.

TECHNIQUE
In my opinion, I think the exposure may have been a touch long on this. Though it produces excellent focus, the lights and some of the spots on the snow are almost blown out, detracting from the rest of the picture. Having said that, it does give a certain effect, which I will discuss in a moment. The crop works very well as it allows just the subject to show, without a lot of extraneous "stuff" being involved.

OVERALL EFFECT
Though technically the brighter spots are blown out, it adds a certain atmosphere to the picture,so it may be more effective than not. It gives a certain "rushed" or urgent feeling, though there is clearly none, or very little traffic. the high contrast makes it is an edgy picture, meaning that it is not peaceful or relaxing, so if that was the look you were going for, you did well. Well done, and I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Once Upon A Time
by mariomel

Comment:
Wonderful composition and framing. I wish you could have captured this when the shadows in the front were a touch longer. That would have added to the desolate feeling, I think. Nevertheless, wonderful capture.

Waiting
by emorgan49

Comment:
Wonderful composition and I love the "emotion" on his face. Hope you gave him a doggie biscuit or something for posing.

Inspired
by Ptman

Comment:
I love the perspective on this, and I like how it looks crowded at the top, though ordinarily I wouldn't. Great colors and capture!

FIRE !!
by daysez

Comment:
The composition here is static to me, because the shot is straight on, and it is so centered. However, I think it is an awesome idea. I'm not crazy about wild things in post processing, but yours is one that I feel has been done very well. It enhances the photo, without being overbearing. Good work.

Wall of Windows
by Natasha

Comment:
I love the elegance of the curves in this shot. Wonderful in bw.

The Sanctuary
by Rackat

Comment:
I love the composition, and the colors. The blue is really an attention getter!

View from the Town Hall stairs
by jjbeguin

Comment:
I really like how the different elements work together in this shot. And th e bw gives it such a somber feeling.

Helical Illumination
by crabappl3

Comment:
Wonderful colors, and great composition. It really holds your interest, I think.

Through the Keyhole
by jimmyn4

Comment:
That's a cool effect. I think a different crop, maybe so that the light was either exactly centered, or a little bit more off, would have given an overall better balanced feeling.