Weighing In the Future
by librodo

Comment by Gordon:
This was my favourite shot in this challenge

Weighing In the Future
by librodo

Comment by clues56:
I think this was the best of all the photos. Excellent!

Weighing In the Future
by librodo

Comment by kosmikkreeper:
Hey Manuel! Great job! Your photos bring me back to my travelling days through Asia. You're handling your 4500 quite nicely! We could learn a lot from eachother!! :-)

Yanik

Weighing In the Future
by librodo

Comment by flip89:
Manny, congratualtions, another top ten! Hope to see you in the top three ... soon!!!

Weighing In the Future
by librodo

Comment by adine:
Knew this was you too - I love your people pictures. Really thought this deserved a 1st! Keep up the great work!

Weighing In the Future
by librodo

Comment by amsmyth:
Congratulations on the fourth place finish, a touching image.

Weighing In the Future
by librodo

Comment by HRoxas:
Manuel, somehow I knew this was your entry. Great job, congratulations on another 4th. You'll get there soon!

Weighing In the Future
by librodo

Comment by Mick:
Wonderful image. The composition is great and I love the color.

Weighing In the Future
by librodo

Comment by dr rick:
The boy has a great pose and the produce gives a sense of place, which is important for National Geographic images.

Every Thursday Night, In My Neighborhood
by librodo

Comment by inspzil:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - I didn't know what the stuff in front was, so this photo when I saw it during voting it didn't make any sense. I understand it a little more now, but I think that it might've been a little more conducive to show the foreground stuff a little more. The lens flares on this just dominate this image too much. Having some of the people moving seems a little odd too. I'd prefer to see them clear. If you were going to blur some of them, blur them all. One thing that I can't get past is that there is not a real focal point except for the bright lights.

Technical - For the speed of the shutter, its pretty well lit. I'm surprised the people have blurred that much at that speed. Originally I thought the colors were duller and you could greyscale this, but with the reds and blues, I don't think that's a viable option. Moving the camera angle down, getting away from the bright lights and giving a little more exposure to the foreground stuff that appears to be for sale would be my recommendation. Give the shoes the limelight.

Overall - This needs a focal point to me. I can't get past the lights. There are some intersting things going on, but I don't think the majority of the viewers knew what that was. Maybe focusing on the vendors more would've helped. Less lights, more clarity, a focal point and I think your score goes up. Good luck - Bob