The Wright Stuff
by mcrochip

Comment by brett2004:
point of view? the purpose of the challenge is to become more creative with choice of angles. maybe a shot length-wise through the wing would have been cool. there is also so much clutter in the background that your eye is immediately drawn away from your subject.

Arboretum at Night
by mcrochip

Comment by Dave Gordon:
Very pretty. I like the reflections of the light on the water, and the effect of the ice on part of the pool. I think less exposure, or some darkening with levels in the post processing, would have made this a more dramatic night shot.

The Wright Stuff
by mcrochip

Comment by GoodEnd:
This is a good subject, clear shot, despite of many things in picture, good light and exposure, but I don´t see the creative point of view here. Its apear the same position of this subject is frequently shoted.

Arboretum at Night
by mcrochip

Comment by vtruan:
Focus appears to be a bit off.

Arboretum at Night
by mcrochip

Comment by lockjawdavis:
Lacking interest.

Church Windows
by mcrochip

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Overall, I think this is a good picture, and that you have used negative space to emphasize your subject. I do feel the framing/cropping is a bit tight, and as a result, feels off balanced. More space on either side, and more on top would have really made the NS seem dramatic, I think. The exposure seems to work well, as the colors are vivid without being blown out, and the focus seems okay. The details of the window are crystal clear, but I suspect that is a distance thing rather than a focus thing. The only thing that really bothers me about this shot is that even though it is straight (as can be evidenced by the bottom of the center window), it stills feels loopy to me. Some of it is probably distortion caused by shots like this, but it just feels like you need to move a few inches to your right when this was shot. I saw the comment about existing artwork, and though I many not agree with it, it may have been interesting to put someone or something in front of the window to create a silhouette. Someone praying or something. Of course, I don't know the logistics, but if it had been possible, it would have added a definite focal point to the shot.

Best to you in future challenges
karmat

Three of the "Other" Seasons
by mcrochip

Comment by redhed:
funny

Three of the "Other" Seasons
by mcrochip

Comment by Spork99:
What happened to Tabasco?? Just Kidding, very funny idea. Some of the highlights seem too bright and the lighting a bit harsh.

Three of the "Other" Seasons
by mcrochip

Comment by gemslinn:
mmmmm can taste that steak right now, right off the grill. Nice play on the topic.
Would have liked to see the entire bottle.

Church Windows
by mcrochip

Comment by timmi:
I would have like to see more space around the windows. The windows themselves are very beautiful.