Wow! What a find
by jmritz

Comment by Rooster:
nice idea but might have been better if it were a fake pearl instead of the earring. Kind takes away from the feeling put across by the title.

Our Love
by jmritz

Comment by e301:
Greetings from the Critique Club John

This is a difficult shot to Critique - I'm very surprised by it's finishing so high in the voting, and I think that's a triumph of subject over technique. There are a few things that strike me immediately: the dead space in the sky - doesn't even count as negative space as it's not adding anything to the shot: would the shot be worse without it? I think it would be improved, rather. Cutting off the feet is a weird choice - especially cropping or framing so low down the leg. It almost becomes the focus of the composition for me ... what's so terrible down there that he wanted to avoid it? Then there's the odd inclusion of that pole with the bird sitting on it, and part of the bridge ... I can't see the rationale for these elements being here.

I think Azrifel's point regarding the composition is very valid, and well made.

Perfectly acceptable exposure, and I like the surprise element of the backs-to-the-camera thing - and there is a sense of caring in the pose of the two figures.

I think you've done exceptionally well to score as you did. Good luck in future.

ed

Wow! What a find
by jmritz

Comment by vtruan:
Nice colors, especially the blue shadows

Wow! What a find
by jmritz

Comment by erin_m02:
It seems a little oversaturated (especially the yellow). Still, nice job.

Wow! What a find
by jmritz

Comment by carrieann:
ha! love it!

Wow! What a find
by jmritz

Comment by TSaylors:
Would have been perfect with just the pearl and not the mounting

What men with millions made (Tidal Canal)
by jmritz

Comment by WILDBLUE:
7.

What men with millions made (Tidal Canal)
by jmritz

Comment by squirrel:
tenuous connection perhaps, but a hell of a beautiful sky.

What men with millions made (Tidal Canal)
by jmritz

Comment by ogdenm:
Nice curve lead in. Sun is a tad bright.

Glass cube
by jmritz

Comment by train:
Nice idea, nice shapes, nice colours
It may look better if it was closer
I like this