Gateway to Cleveland
by bobdaveant

Comment by strangeghost:
Greetings from the Critique Club
by strangeghost

COMPOSITION
The composition is a little too cluttered. The blue bridge and its reflection in the water appear to be the subjects, but there is further construction in the background that appears superimposed behind it. All the boats and buildings on the left and right make for a confusing and busy scene. It certainly qualifies as wide angle with the great expanse of water in the foreground giving the picture a feel of great breadth. I love the bird at upper left. Very nice touch! Too bad the water's a bit dirty directly in front.

TECHNIQUE
Great sharpness, focus, contrast, nothing to complain about at all!

OVERALL IMPACT
While this is a technically excellent photo, it lacks that subjective punch needed to make the viewer stop and stare. I think it's tough for a photo of a busy scene to do that - there is no clear single subject to command attention and become the centerpiece of your pic, and no sense of drama or emotional draw.



Pretty sparse, eh?

Old Man Winter
by bobdaveant

Comment by Dax-:
A wonderful winter scene! I like the contrast, and the tree stands out so good! Nice capture! :)

Three Pair
by bobdaveant

Comment by admart01:
one of my favorites this challenge -- the colors jump off the screen

Pidgeons
by bobdaveant

Comment by datcat:
lovely shot, the bird on the far left need a bit more space ahead of him in the frame

Three Pair
by bobdaveant

Comment by Stagolee:
Excellent lighting and composition with beautiful color combinations. If this was mine i would be very proud but I would have also got a bit more adventures in this challenge and used more noise. Still a beautiful creation 9 (bumping)

Pidgeons
by bobdaveant

Comment by neophyte:
Great capture, Nice comp and sharpness.

Three Pair
by bobdaveant

Comment by neophyte:
Looks like a painting. Great job and one of the best in the comp.

Three Pair
by bobdaveant

Comment by SandyP:
Very nice still life photo. The slight grain works great.

Pidgeons
by bobdaveant

Comment by DelRioPhoto:
Nice shot, the pigeons almost look fake. Good one.

Pidgeons
by bobdaveant

Comment by oldbear50:
this had to be tough. I've tried to capture multiple birds before, so I know the challenge. Like this