steamy sanctuary
by darcy

Comment by dsidwell:
I like the steamy nature of this shot, the angle and the composition. Nicely done!

steamy sanctuary
by darcy

Comment by Shelley:
Nice idea. I would have cropped it in a little closer, and it would have been good if you could have actually shown the steam coming up

steamy sanctuary
by darcy

Comment by Neuferland:
I left a comment on this but for some reason it didn't take! I like the steam on the faucet, very nice but the soft focus is just a tad too soft for my taste. Also the angle of the tub top is a bit disorienting to me. I started at a 6 but am going to a 7

the horizon
by darcy

Comment by darcy:
Thanks LucidLotus - this is my first official critique received, so that makes it doubly special for both of us!

I really appreciate all that you said here, and I can see the constructive goodness in your criticisms.

Thanks!

Anil's Ghost - by Michael Ondaatje
by darcy

Comment by piwoguy:
The textures here make such a surreal mood - good job, very unique image of a statue.

the horizon
by darcy

Comment by LucidLotus:
Hello from the Critique Club!

You get to be my first official critique! ;)

The range of color tones and contrasts in this image really make it pleasing to the eye, I especially enjoy the way the light is diffused through the clouds. I think the vastness implied by both the ground and the sky help to promote the infinite feeling you were going for with the horizon, but with the titling, I find myself straining to see a bit more sharpness (and thus interest) going out into the distance - assuming the horizon is a focus for the image. That said, the long, lovely, curling cloud across the middle does grab my eye, and keeps it near horizon level creating an interest point in that area.

While I do think the way the color/lighting tones play is an asset to the photo - the overall darkness to it does make me, the viewer, struggle to determine what kind of scene (beyond that of a sunrise/sunset situation) I am looking at. I couldn't tell that this had an ocean aspect until I read the comments you'd left. Its an excellent photo, and were it a little lighter and a little sharper I think it would be even better. Well done.

steamy sanctuary
by darcy

Comment by LindaLee:
The lower portion of the shot has a soft, relaxed feel, while the top portion seems very "busy". I find my eyes jumping around, searching for something to rest on, but am continuously distracted by all the things going on in the upper area of the photo.

Anil's Ghost - by Michael Ondaatje
by darcy

Comment by ursula:
Canadian content? I like the background in this picture.

Anil's Ghost - by Michael Ondaatje
by darcy

Comment by guobin:
a bit blurred I guess

Anil's Ghost - by Michael Ondaatje
by darcy

Comment by ScantyNebula:
nice subject for the book title, it suits well. I think the shadows would look better if they were a little lighter, and I would prefer the shot without the head cropped off.