Beware the Waif in the Woods
by photokop

Comment by antje1777:
Not sure why, but this one completely draws me in. I know the wood grain is computerized and yet the effect fascinates me! This is so strange that I will give it a 10 for the creepy effect...indeed it is very creepy! Well done!

Beware the Waif in the Woods
by photokop

Comment by kwakerr:
freaky!

Little Boy's Blues
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Comment by photokop:
Frank

Once again, thanks for your comments on my photo. I really appreciate that you provide valuable, constructive criticism, and point out what's good about the photo, as well as what needs to be improved.

I've been away from dpchallenge for a while due to vacation, illness, and just plain busy-ness with other activities. And honestly, I think some discouragement about not improving much has begun to set in and dampen my enthusiasm for competing. So, thanks for the encouragement and the suggestions. Hopefully, I'll get back involved again real soon.

Mike

Originally posted by FrankRobinson: Hi Mike, welcome to the Critique Zone! I'll start by saying that I disagree with several of the comments below. Where to start? I think that the fabric up his nose is great - he's a young boy, made of snails and puppy dogs tails etc. He should be misbehaving! Secondly I think that it is a very 'interesting', or rather, captivating portrait with some minor technical issues rather than the other way around. Technically, it's a little soft. Perhaps because of the very slow shutter? You can totally get away with ISO 400 or even 800 with that camera and some noise reduction software. But I think it is actually a focusing issue because his shoulder is very sharp. Really, it needs to be the eyes. Artistically, there is much less to say. This is a perfect capture of a personal, candid moment. Your model is so completely natural - one could not ask for better. I personally also like the composition, the angles (making him look just a tiny bit upwards in a plaintive manner) and the crop. Some would say that you have to either include the whole head or crop in more tightly - I would disagree, this works perfectly. To sum up, a slightly tighter focus on the eyes and perhaps a little more contrast (in PP?) and this is a killer shot. Without them, it's definitely a serious keeper and a reminder or a really great grandparent / kid connection. Happy hunting, Frank.

Peggy's Cove
by photokop

Comment by jomari:
Beautiful scene. I love the way that even the bolder colours of the boats meld into the warm, soft pastel look.

Peggy's Cove
by photokop

Comment by Gordon_1:
I could look at this images for hour just beautifully processed and taken the composition and sharpness is great the colors are brillant ..Well done

Peggy's Cove
by photokop

Comment by Cory:
Image looks muddy. Tonemapping can be good, but you need to make certain that you still have blacks and whites in the image. Everything here is just gray.

Peggy's Cove
by photokop

Comment by eyestrange:
wonderful

Swing
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Comment by tnun:
yes, the expression, but what your camera motion did to the trees is gorgeous.

Swing
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Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Not technically the most perfect shot, but you totally captured the joy on her face and that is what is important for this image. Well done!

Through the Woods
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Comment by technutdxb:
nice one i liked the road running parallel