My stamp collection
by joisteini

Comment by Denielle:
Lovely collection. The DOF is a little to much, I think. Perhaps keeping the entire "focal" stamp in focus would have created a better overall feel.

Sunset run
by joisteini

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Nice tones here and an interesting story to go with the giant metal ball.

There is a lot going on in this photo, which can either help an entry or hinder it. On the one hand, there is a lot to explore and see, which is always good; but on the other hand the eye goes wandering around too much, searching for a focal point to work from. Composition is a bit cluttered as a result. The runner blends a little too much into the pathway, a lower and closer POV to isolate them against the sky would have had more of an impact.

To me, the ball/River Harp is the focal point, mostly due its size and shape - everything else is angular. If only everything else on that stretch of path was gone, the image as it's shot would be a bit stronger.

If you are able to reshoot, by all means do; experiment with different heights and angles as the locale looks very promising. It just needs more exploring. Keep on shooting and entering!

Feel free to PM me,

Susan

My stamp collection
by joisteini

Comment by neenee1999:
Wonderful image, perfect DOF

Yours forever
by joisteini

Comment by NJmom:
OOOOhh La La. Very nice !

My stamp collection
by joisteini

Comment by lola72:
I almost entry the challenge with a similar photo.LOL I like it !

Yours forever
by joisteini

Comment by Denielle:
Beautiful shot. Love all the golds and bronze shades! Nice lighting as well.

Yours forever
by joisteini

Comment by JamesDowning:
Excellent use of light to really make the subject sing. Even though the background objects don't really make much sense with the ring, I still really like it.

Sunset run
by joisteini

Comment by Denielle:
Love the dark colors. Can't really see a sunset, I'm imagining it's to the left of the frame.

Sunset run
by joisteini

Comment by cogerox:
I like everything except the big tree in this. Perhaps you could have moved closer to the ball to take the trees out of play. Just thinking out loud.

The yellow house
by joisteini

Comment by MacDonald:
love the colors and oh so much more .. 7 from me