A Cloudy Day in Taipei Cityby
DeenComment by ericwoo: Hey there from the Critique Club
My thoughts on the image: I absolutely love the drama you captured in the sky, as well as the balance created with the reflection in the water. While not a common presentation in landscape images, the power lines you included serve well as a line that leads me deep into the image. I agree with Jeff in that I like the left to right transition of color to monochrome. Additionally, I like the dichotomy you created with the nice green grass, a peaceful pond that is led into a busy city by a row of menacing power lines. This entry speaks a lot if one takes time to listen.
My ideas for improvement: I would have probably not have included the city in a landscape challenge, but that is strictly personal opinion. Had I voted, that may have prevented me from scoring this one well.
Where I would have/did score this entry: As I eluded to up above, I did not vote in this particular challenge. I am actually torn as to how I would have voted. If I were taking the time to study and comment on much of the challenge, this one would have pulled an 8 or 9 from me because of all it contains. Had I been storming through, handing out votes like many of us so often do, I would have most likely written it off as more of a cityscape and low balled it with a 4. Either way, I am glad I got the opportunity to critique the image and really have a chance to listen to all that is said within.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a critique on your entry,
Eric
Photographer found comment helpful.
