When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by indigo997:
My idea of this challenge was to take an overdone shot and do it yourself just to see how hard it really is. This is a different take on the topic, but it's still a good idea. I like the dof. I might prefer a little more light, but the darkness does add to the somber feel. 8

When Roses Are Not In Bloom
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by PaulMdx:
Composition: Excellent
Technical: Fantastic DOF apart from bottom part of the subject is slightly out of focus. White border is different width top/bottom compared with left/right.
Meets challenge: Yes
Overall impression: Good take on the challenge. 8

Ironic Intersection
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by goodtempo:
Critique Club critique:

Composition/Content: Great observation of this contradiction. I wonder what the rest of the intersection looks like and whether including it would improve the image. I think the image would look better without the border.
Lighting: The image is a little dark.
Camera Work/Technical: I like the angle you took the image from. The focus is good but the exposure could be a little longer.
Digital Processing: I copied the image to see if adjusting the histogram would help the brightness and it did. I also did a little color adjustment to bring out the green and it also helped the image.
My Opinion: I think you found a great subject that fits the challenge well. A little post processing would have made it a much more attractive image with brightness and color. Backing off or not cropping quite so tightly would also have improved the image. Nice job.

Lonely Standing
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Becky:
The colors in this photo are nice. The lines and the fading paint give it texture.

Lonely Standing
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by PaulMdx:
Composition: Good
Technical: Nice focus. Maybe slightly dark?
Meets challenge: Not quite sure of the square
Overall impression: I love industrial architecture and this could have been my perfect pic. I'd have liked it slightly larger if poss, and improved contrast so I could see more. 7

Lonely Standing
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by DougPaz:
I love old buildings like this. Nice take on the challenge. The glare at the top is a bit of a distraction. Good color.

Lonely Standing
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by MattW:
Nice photograph, but I don't think it is very original.

Lonely Standing
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by PTLParsons:
Beautiful old square building with square windows and square writing. This is a beautiful photo. just wish the sky wasn't so washed out. Can't believe the condition of the grounds with the condition of the building. Building being so run down. I really like the photo for a 7.

Lonely Standing
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Gracechild7:
Feels slightly unlevel

Lonely Standing
by Ricky Cleave

Comment by Cub:
Good crisp shot. I like the colors and the framing. Cub