Country Living
by MAK

Comment by Nordlys:
I would have rotated it slightly clockwise to get the fence and ground more level, and probably used a slightly tighter crop, but otherwise very nice composition and lighting. Captures the spirit of growing up in the country perfectly. One of my favorites. 8. (bump)

The Watering Hole
by MAK

Comment by tvsometime:
Leaving the liquid to the imagination. 6

Country Living
by MAK

Comment by flaherma:
Reminds me of my youth, care free summer days and my brothers....great shot!

The Watering Hole
by MAK

Comment by pearlseyes:
Without the title I wouldn't know this was for a liquid challenge. It is a nice image with excellent processing though.

Namaskar
by MAK

Comment by hesitant:
You wuz robbed

Namaskar
by MAK

Comment by PennyStreet:
Should have been higher, IMO. Every detail is perfectly done.

Namaskar
by MAK

Comment by SandyP:
BeeeeeeaUTIFUL, MAK!!!

Moussa
by MAK

Comment by sidpixel:
*Hello from Sid and the Critique Club*

First impressions, a stunning portrait with instant appeal.

I love the dark background and the way the mans black face appears from the black depths in the way that it does. The dark clothing also helps in the overall low key effect here.

The lighting is effective with good detail where it matters.

The only constructive criticism I can offer is that of the eyes and the focus. It is essential that the eyes of any portrait are pin sharp to engage with the viewer. Here the focus is on the nearest eye but the pupil is only partially visible in the corner of his eye. I think the important eye here is his right eye which unfortunately is a little on the soft side. You ought to have either used a smaller aperture to increase the DOF to include both eyes or moved your focus point more towards the bridge of the nose. Personally, I think I would favour the latter which would have softened the cheek and forehead where it merges into the dark background, that would have looked more effective than more sharpness throughout which would have looked more abrupt and probably less appealing.

All in all a very pleasing image, I look forward to more from you, Sid

Namaskar
by MAK

Comment by Techo:
Great finish!

Namaskar
by MAK

Comment by MargaretNet:
Congrats on 11th, Glasseye!