Breaking the Bindsby
Prime_TimeComment by SJCarter: *Greetings from the Critique Club*
First let me say that I think this is a very powerful image that met the Independence Challenge quite well (as exemplified by your score - congratulations on your top 10 finish!).
That of course, also makes it difficult to provide additional feedback on! LOL However, I'll give it a shot (and remember it's just one opinion that you can take or leave as you wish).
Met the Challenge
Quite well in an emotional and very visually attractive way.
Composition
Very nice work. I like the off-center placement of the main subject, the sunset/rise between the upheld arms/fists, the silhouette effect of the background. Two things (IMHO) that I think could have been improved on here are being able to see the subject's head (wish I could make it out) and have the sun a little higher above the land mass. I know these are nit-picky things, but they did cross my mind both when I first viewed and voted on the shot and when I re-examined it for this critique.
Lighting
Great. Again, the only thing would be to be able to see a little of the subject's head.
Color/DOF
Outstanding. The warm, clean tones really add to the emotion of the piece. Nice sense of depth and enough detail to see what's going on.
Overall
Really great shot. Well composed and executed. Very nice work and congratulations again on your top 10 finish!
Just my 2 cents...
Jimmy
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