Philadelphia Museum of Art
by ClubJuggle

Comment by frisca:
the sky colour looks unnatural, but I love the sharpness and detail on the building..we can see the bricks! Also , there are too many trees obstructing the view..a slightly different angle with fewer of them in the shot might have helped!

Philadelphia Museum of Art
by ClubJuggle

Comment by eloise:
Almost, but not quite. It's a decently interesting shot, but the composition is strange and an actual postcard-style angle wouldn't have had any trees obscuring the main point of interest. As it is, the eye is drawn first to the triangular pediment over the columns and then to the vast expanse of blank beige wall, leaving the viewer kind of foundering there.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
by ClubJuggle

Comment by albright1:
I love the color of the sky against that lovely brick. What a great building to photograph! The greens from the trees really add to the overall quality of the photo.

Balance
by ClubJuggle

Comment by Kavey:
Kavey Critique


Initial thoughts
Nice subtle image – great study of an interesting bit of equipment.

Composition/ Content
I really like that the wheel is cropped – it makes it more abstract than a picture of a whole unicycle might be.
I also like the angle of the sticky-uppy rod, though I think a slightly greater angle, putting the seat further into a corner, would be better still.
My only criticism of the contents lies in the way the seat fades into the background. I think I̢۪d like a little more lighting on it to bring it out more.
I like the flare from the light but not necessarily it’s position in the frame – I’d be interested to see other shots that have that flare in slightly different positions.

Background
Rich black is good, though I am not sure that I like the way that some of the tyre and the seat fade into it. Without seeing the same shot on a different background, I have to admit that I am not sure!

Fits The Challenge
Yes, and is a little unusual too.

My Opinion On The Photo
I like the low key choice and the abstract nature but the composition doesn̢۪t quite click for me.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
by ClubJuggle

Comment by e301:
That big blank expanse of wall doesn't help this shot - as a postcard, that is. It makes me wonder if the view from 90 degrees to the left isn't better ... and the way the trees obscure the building also doesn't help. Also looks like a bit of over-sharpening has gone on around the top of the building, but other than that a good solid technical shot. can imagine it on a postcard stand - but I wouldn't buy it!

Philadelphia Museum of Art
by ClubJuggle

Comment by emorgan49:
chop dpwn some trees

Philadelphia Museum of Art
by ClubJuggle

Comment by kiwiness:
That is a very impressive building and you've managed to get everything in your image in focus. The trees are stopping you from capturing a full view of the museum but there isn't too much you can do about that unless you got up on a crane or something. It is a very good postcard shot, and that blue sky works as an excellent background for the yellowy color of the building.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
by ClubJuggle

Comment by Jeileen:
It appears crooked.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
by ClubJuggle

Comment by tomzinho:
nicely shot. good composition and great lighting.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
by ClubJuggle

Comment by justine:
Wonderful city.......best food in the US. Ben Franklin! Love your city. I grew up in Cherry Hill, just over the Walt Whitman. This building was every school field trip when I was a kid......great place. Wonderful shot. Very nice work.