The Scent of Freedom
by flip89

Comment by geewhy:
I thought that this image would have done far better than it did..it`s nicely composed and the abstract background created by the shallow DOF adds impact to the picture.
Deserved better.

Gordon

Just Watch Me ... Doze Off
by flip89

Comment by pjterrell:
An excellent photojournalistic accomplishment if it wasn't staged (which we won't know until later) -- great work! The pictures in these challenges are getting too good; I'll keep to comments alone I think!

Kaleidoscope
by flip89

Comment by melismatica:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

I found myself wanting to like this image more than I did. I like the colors quite a bit. The flower and star sequins are particularly pretty. I think it is the randomness of the composition that detracts from my enjoyment of the subject matter. The pale round beads don't add much interest yet there are quite a few of them in the frame. The lavender object at the right of the frame, while very pretty, isn't a strong focal point.

Therein the problem lies. There doesn't appear to be a main focal point for the eye to rest on long enough to create a satisfying viewing experience. If I were viewing this through a kaleidascope the changeable nature of the toy would create the pleasing viewing experience I'm after. As a still life, this is just too busy for me. You don't mention how many shots you took before settling on this one. It is possible that without enough attempts, the very randomness of the nature of kaleidoscopes would have yielded a more pleasing arrangement then this one. It is certainly worth experimenting with again if you are motivated to do so.

I am impressed at the quality of the image considering you took it from a kaleidascope. That can't have been easy.

Just Watch Me ... Doze Off
by flip89

Comment by jcordina:
Great composition, unsure about the glass reflection though. A poloroid filter would have worked miracles here!

Just Watch Me ... Doze Off
by flip89

Comment by surfworx:
Nice exposure, interesting composition. Emotive is a word I'd use to describe this.

Just Watch Me ... Doze Off
by flip89

Comment by heida:
Great composition and emotional picture :) I feel that the reflection of the car and some other guy in the window is a little distracting and the blown out spots on his shirt. good luck 7

Just Watch Me ... Doze Off
by flip89

Comment by Kavey:
Looks like a nice candid with a quirky juxtaposition of poster and person.

Just Watch Me ... Doze Off
by flip89

Comment by whiteroom:
well spotted

Just Watch Me ... Doze Off
by flip89

Comment by sbeaumont:
very creative - I like this a lot. 8

Just Watch Me ... Doze Off
by flip89

Comment by Cantique:
Very funny environmental portrait. Works very well. And I love the color of the green building and the gold poster.