Waiting for the Sunset
by mandyp

Comment by mandyp:
Dan,

Thanks for the critique. I appreciate you coming back to it, especially after your original comment. That first comment made me sit up and think about it and this critique has given me a good way forward. I'm going to have another go at it and see how it looks in B/W.

Waiting for the Sunset
by mandyp

Comment by graphicfunk:
From the Critique Club:
This composition has several good things going for it. Notice that where the horizontal and vertical lines meet is where we find the model. All rules can be broken and in this case I like the negative space in the back. The sitting position works well because it gives the image the corner heavy feel. The eyes follow the lines and it all leads to the subject. However, as good as all this is, the title as applied to the image does not impart the sense of waiting. Yes, the avenue chosen is rather abstract and who is to make the final judgment. The colors go well, but personally, I would have presented it in black and white and simply let the lines dominate without the value of color. In Black and white it would make the hot-spots in the model's face more pleasing.
All in all, the composition received thought and attention to detail and has merit despite its abstract sense. It made good use of long sweeping lines, nice texture and a good time to project a nice shadow. dan

Apple or Orange? Choosing a new home isn't easy
by mandyp

Comment by Stookesberry:
Disgusting

Apple or Orange? Choosing a new home isn't easy
by mandyp

Comment by Curious:
Love the impact of the colour and the depth of field. The cropping is quite powerful as it makes the apple look really deep.

Apple or Orange? Choosing a new home isn't easy
by mandyp

Comment by CaptainJack:
I would love to see this beautiful green against a warmer background... so close to phenomenal.

Apple or Orange? Choosing a new home isn't easy
by mandyp

Comment by timganier:
Beautiful image. 10

Apple or Orange? Choosing a new home isn't easy
by mandyp

Comment by Brad:
"We all face many choices every day. Take a photo representing a choice that you must make."
I didn't see this as a clear image regarding choices.
(unless you happen to be one...) LOL

Apple or Orange? Choosing a new home isn't easy
by mandyp

Comment by Manish Shrivastava:
Best

Apple or Orange? Choosing a new home isn't easy
by mandyp

Comment by Zman8:
Very nice, great detail, unique.

Apple or Orange? Choosing a new home isn't easy
by mandyp

Comment by graphicfunk:
very entertaining.