Crossing Home, Headed Home...
by GeneralE

Comment by GreggeN:
Very original take on the 'home' theme - I didn't think of that one! (then again I'm English...)

Crossing Home, Headed Home...
by GeneralE

Comment by emorgan49:
border detracts

Crossing Home, Headed Home...
by GeneralE

Comment by vtruan:
Great different approach and shot.

Uh-Oh...
by GeneralE

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*
The comments on this are so funny. And the pic is funny as well since looking at these comments. It is so often that I've seen comments that say "I don't see the * color here". Or "Wheres the color".
By looking at the comments, I think I know where those comments came from. LOL.
I actually think that they are suposed to be (round) 29 and 57. And (square) 86 and 75.
Well see how I did...maybe it's ME that's wrong. lol
Anyway, about the shot...
I disagree with comments that you should have focused in on one of the boards. This could have easily been seen to violate the artwork rule. So, your choice was a good one. However, the distracting elements, (the upper part, and the table) are still a bit of a problem. Only way to really fix that would be to either shoot from a lower position, and crop out the table or move the entire display, which was most likey out of your control.
i do think though, that shooting from a lower view wouldn't have worked for the purpose of this shot. You wouldn't be able to clearly see the numbers (not like some people can anyway) and I think it would not be visually appealing that way.
SO...you made a good choice.
Focus and clarity are good. I think that the detail in the boards is good, and they are clearly displayed.
The angle seems odd, however, I thin that is the fault of the display itself, and not the photo of the display.
not the most thrilling pic in the group, but it does make a nice point, and it's all the right colors.
Lighting is good, no bright spots or glares on the posters, which I think is VERY important.
A good shot.
~Heather~

Crossing Home, Headed Home...
by GeneralE

Comment by alanfreed:
A cute twist on the challenge... might have been stronger to have zoomed in a bit further on the players crossing home, rather than the line in the foreground.

Crossing Home, Headed Home...
by GeneralE

Comment by ninerfan:
No real place for the eye to rest for me.

Study in Form and Tone
by GeneralE

Comment by kavamama:
Precious! Love the subject, composition and use of tone.

Study in Form and Tone
by GeneralE

Comment by inspzil:
I guess I don't get the form part to this picture. I think it's about an 8 to 10 year old boy judging by the hands. Maybe a little older. The tone is pretty good. But the form part makes me wonder what the photographer was trying to accomplish in this shot. It looks like half a sit up, or someone just clunked him on the head. There's not much flow to the form, the framing is too tight and his elbow has bent right off the screen on the left side.

Intrigue_21702-pdm-whtype.jpg
by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Diversq: Cool I see what you mean. What a difference that makes. Im still a newbie when it comes to photography and even newer still when it comes to photoshop. Thanks for the instruction and ideas.

You're most welcome -- it's kind of fun to try and work with something other than my own stuff sometimes...

If you just remember to use layers and save often, you can experiment away non-destructively and in different combinations and have a lot of fun!

Bunny Ears on the One-Third Line
by GeneralE

Comment by Amiee:
Nice quality and sharpness. This isnt very interesting or original though.