Lonely Standing
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by KarenB:
Critique Club Assignment:

Initial - Cool old building that has seen better days. So many contrasts.. the wood and brick, the rectangular and square shapes, and the long lines caused by the wooden structure on the top, and the built in signs along the front of the face. Old trees flanking the building. Doesn't hold my attention for a long period of time.

Composition - Pretty dead on shot. Makes it look a bit flat.

Technical - Great colors in the building, but unfortunately the bland color of the sky makes the image lose depth. I know you couldn't help that.. just pointing it out. I am wondering if this was taken too far away, as the details on the wall face look out of focus, and could be sharper.. I wonder if you would have had room in the frame at a closer position. Challenge was met..It is square.

Suggestions - Take it at a different time of day? On a contrasty time of day and maybe make it b&w? Dunno. Just thinking out loud.

When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Gracechild7:
Just pointing out that the boarder is wider on the top and left. This may have been intentional on your part, but just thought I'd mention. I like this photo; the star shape is a striking image, and the red is excellent.

When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by PTLParsons:
This really looks good. Don't know where you got the idea but it is fantastic. Gread DOF and nicely focused. What is this made of anyway. Can't quite figure it out. Belongs in the top.

When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Gracious:
Rosehip....high in vitamin c
Good shot!

When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by vtruan:
I had several out takes similar to yours.. Good job..

When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Allen:
The lighting came out pretty nice. The picture did come out a little blury at the bottom but the picture did come out nice. Nice Work

When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by ChrisW123:
Shame shame, your roses are supposed to be pruned by now. :) This is the best one of this type. It's perfect. 9.

When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by jymysherry:
Excellent, weird subject.

When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by decoteau:
A little greater DOF may have helped, but this is a good photo

When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by JPR:
Wow. This gets more interesting the more I look at it. It looks like an alien creature resembling a mixture of a squid on a stick and a flying starfish strawberry. Nice framing and small dof. I really like this and hope it does well.