Flying into 2010
by AndyB

Comment by sfalice:
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

NOT the easiest shot in the world to get. (And I have tried my share of this exciting sport.)

You're shooting into the sun, you are trying for a fleeting subject, and you are probably watching your footing.

Okay, those of us in the Critique Club are supposed to try to help make images 'better.' This is not an easy image because just about everything works beautifully. Somehow, I think you looked carefully at the different crops before you put this in competition. It does seem to me that perhaps you left a bit more ocean in there than necessary. The viewer keeps looking to this important dark, heavy part of the image thinking there is something to see, thus taking time away from the good stuff in the sky and on the horizon.

You're doing fine. And I look forward to seeing more of your work on DPC.

I hope this little critique is helpful to you.

Alice

Flying into 2010
by AndyB

Comment by hotpasta:
wow, glad he was in the shot for you ;)

Flying into 2010
by AndyB

Comment by kvickrey:
okay, my prediction. front pager here. nice shot!

I See Light
by AndyB

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
The scene outside seems a touch flat. Wondering if some adjustments could have shown of the details better, especially that water on the cave floor.

I See Light
by AndyB

Comment by rlewis:
Interesting effect, I wish there was something dynamic to see outside the cave.

I See Light
by AndyB

Comment by jdannels:
I generally enjoy the darkness of a photograph but I think this one could use a generous crop. I feel it would accentuate the outline of the cave opening.

I See Light
by AndyB

Comment by Sheryll:
Some added light to the interior so that the black isn't the prominent portion of the photo would have made for a better shot imo. I realize with the title that maybe this was your intent but photographically I think it would look better if we saw some more of the interior as well.

Beat It!!
by AndyB

Comment by mbish7373:
creative/smart picture

Beat It!!
by AndyB

Comment by DJWoodward:
Challenge Relevance:6 Impact/Emotion/Mood:5 Technicals:5.5 Processing:5.5 Creativity:5.5

Seen Better Days
by AndyB

Comment by JacksonGariety:
The crop is bad here, WAYYYY to closed in.