This is ......
by clickodak

Comment by cowboy221977:
Hello from the critique club...

I'll start out on subject matter. Macro yes...puzzle not so much. At just a glance I can tell that this is a flower. Granted. I couldn't identify what flower. I am sure that hurt your score some. As far as the shot itself, it's not bad. I think this works well as a b&w. I think that the crop should have been brought in slightly on the right. In the top right corner there is something that has kindof peeked into the frame that is a bit distracting. Otherwise good shot though

Jake
by clickodak

Comment by salmiakki:
greetings from the critique club

Just short of the coveted 6. I found this to meet the challenge well. The composition is a bit dull, it's a portrait of a building. The images that scored better had a bit more space to let the image breathe.

If you had waited until later in the day to take this picture, when the was just about to set, I think it would have scored a lot better. The lighting is harsh and very contrasty. I think you've slightly underexposed the frame (probably deliberately due to the bright sunshine), but a slight tweak to the highlights would have made the image stand out a bit more.

You did pretty well with this image, I personally gave it a 6 as it clearly met the challenge. Had the lighting been softer, it's probable I would have scored it a bit higher.

This is ......
by clickodak

Comment by posthumous:
an hour spent choosing a new pair of glasses

This is ......
by clickodak

Comment by SeanPresher:
This could've been a lot sharper and added value to your image

Yellow Hornet
by clickodak

Comment by tate:
Certainly a flattering picture of a disliked thing ;)
8

Yellow Hornet
by clickodak

Comment by Neat:
Nice and sharp!

This is ......
by clickodak

Comment by crik:
Plant buds

This is ......
by clickodak

Comment by jgirl57:
flower flower

already voted

This is ......
by clickodak

Comment by RyanW:
a lot of cockroaches?
a plant about to bloom?
I had a rather uncouth 3rd option that would likely get me blacklisted. if you're not afraid of being offended, msg me and i'll tell you in a PM.
giving this a 7 regardless

''This night''
by clickodak

Comment by cowboy221977:
Hello from the critique club...

Very strong skyline shot. I am assuming that this is Montreal. I like the reflections on the water. That is a very nice detail. The light on the top of the building to the right is a little bit glaring but that is not a big issue with me. Otherwise I think you did an excellent job.