Hot Like Me
by Luci11e

Comment by Contra:
you maybe hot, but that blanket kills you... dirty wall would look much better

Hot Like Me
by Luci11e

Comment by mycelium:
You/the model have a great build--there's plenty to work with here using a male torso as a study in 'hotness.' But the lighting is uneven, too hot on the chest, there are weird shadows, and the bedspread/background has just got to go. For this I think you need a solid black background, or at least something more carefully considered. Also, the title comes across as egotistical.

FWIW, here's what I think is a top-notch shot with a male model highlighting form:
//www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=218759

Down on Main Street
by Luci11e

Comment by sarampo:
Hi Lorie, greetings from the Critique Club!

I've read your profile page, and I'll try to give a comment that can help you :)
Also, don't be discouraged by the low score on Hot, the best photographers on this site have some photos that are absolutely terrible, but it's normal that this happens once in a while.

Your photo:

Composition
Vertically speaking, the shot is well balanced.You got them in a level that is appealing regarding street level. Sideways however, the lamppost on the right seems a bit off, as well as the leading lines on the sidewalk.
I would have liked to see this shot if you moved a bit to your left, to take the post out of the equation, allowing as well for the white tower on the back to be seen.
And as difficult as it is to get your son to appear in a photo :) it would be better if they both were looking at the camera, or alternatively at each other.

Processing
Since the day was a bit cloudy, more contrast was needed, to make a stronger point.
Boosting just a tad the reds would also have created a warmer feeling.

Overall
A 5+ score, so actually above / in-line with the average, and a good start for DPC. Next try to create a real focus point to grab viewers. If the point is to enhance the people, make them "act" for the camera, or wait for a great pose. If it is the architecture, shot from below upwards.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Joao

Down on Main Street
by Luci11e

Comment by Luci11e:
Thanks for the comments!
Nuzzer - I was trying, poorly I guess to frame the couple with the steeples. But your point of "competing features" is well made.
rafamuffingirl - your comment made me study my photo; I studied and studie and ran it by about 4 people till I realized that the faces of the couple just, even though in focus (imo) just really arent' as sharp as they could be. Thank you espically for making me STUDY my photo!
libery - thank you :-) very much

Winter Rain
by Luci11e

Comment by Luci11e:
A 7? really? Well thanks Senay! Glad you liked it. :-)

Winter Rain
by Luci11e

Comment by Senay:
Just wanted to drop by to tell you that you got robbed on this one! I gave you a 7, I really liked the focus and bokeh

Winter Rain
by Luci11e

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
I would have probably shot this in color, then tried processing to B&W first, then maybe add the sepia after that.
I don't know what program you are editing with, but even in basic challenge rules, you can adjust B&W quiet a bit. Try sliding the saturation all the way down, then play with the color sliders, and watch how the image changes with each slider. You can also do a lot with levels after moving the saturation to zero. It works like using deep colored filters with B&W film, ie, a dark red filter makes the blue sky and clouds look nice with B&W film, a green filter helps make skin contrasty and better defined.
Composition and subject are good in this. Keep shooting, and posting.

Down on Main Street
by Luci11e

Comment by liberty:
I like this shot, the color scheme, how the people match the background. nice work, 6.

Winter Rain
by Luci11e

Comment by acg83:
The bokeh and tones are spot on with this, I can see why you are happy with it.

The soft focus is a matter of taste. I think when people are flicking through, something crisp and well defined stands out and has more of an immediate impact.

Down on Main Street
by Luci11e

Comment by ragamuffingirl:
The couple - who are the focal point of the picture - are out of focus.