Hen
by GinaRothfels

Comment by inspzil:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - Firstly, this meets the challenge by a thread, on a good day. That's my opinion anyway. The rooster is in pretty bad shape judging by his feathers. He doesn't look to pleased to have his picture taken either. If you took this in the day with no flash, I don't think he'd look terribly yellow. I think the flash is the biggest reason he has any yellow at all. He's framed pretty well.

Technical - The flash on his right breast is killing me. It's way too bright. The focus is okay and the rest of the lighting looks okay. Without better lighting, I think you did the best you could with what was available. Maybe during the day would've worked out better though. You could've done a little more in PS to make his color seem a little more yellow, if you didn't already try.

Overall - Not a strong picture. Not a very healthy bird by the way he looks. Doesn't have much appeal to the viewers IMO. Very hard to give much useful advice on this picture. It really just isn't challenge worthy material. Better luck next time. Sorry if this seems a little harsh. - Inspzil

living in a world without green
by GinaRothfels

Comment by kiwiness:
A little too dark on his face. However the crop and compostition is great and I can just see enough of his eyes to see the despair...

living in a world without green
by GinaRothfels

Comment by rainbow:
I really like this photograph. It is certainly is a good example of how to frame the subject. The texture found on the columns adds something and the line of the stairs and sloping pavement is also interesting. The man is in shadow to a certain extent, but I think it adds to the atmosphere. One problem is I did not really undersand the title and wondered if the photograph really did exhibit despair. The man looks to be at complete peace.

Very nice photograph though.

living in a world without green
by GinaRothfels

Comment by e301:
Nice composition, nice texture on the pillars - but it looks like trees in the back to me, however much colour's been taken out. Bit cheeky?

living in a world without green
by GinaRothfels

Comment by dsidwell:
I like the idea and the composition works for me. How did you get the B/W background without "spot editing?"

living in a world without green
by GinaRothfels

Comment by Chuckie:
nice photo, i like the colors.

Hen
by GinaRothfels

Comment by Becky:
I lie the texture in this photo.

Hen
by GinaRothfels

Comment by PTLParsons:
From years of experience this does not look like a healthy one. Or did you take out a lot of the color. And by the way, it's a rooster. From his feathers on his back and chest, the color and condition of his beak, and the color of his rib and comb, he is not very healthy. We wouldn't even cook this kind for Sunday dinner. Just thought I'd pass that on FYI. But the photo is good technically speaking. You get a 6 for the photo but I hurt for the subject. Honestly it hurts to look at him.

Hen
by GinaRothfels

Comment by JPR:
that hen looks grumpy. I would have liked a little more contrast and beter lighting, but thats not your fault, I'm sure you didn't want to disturb it.

Hen
by GinaRothfels

Comment by dsidwell:
What a great expression on this hen! I like the colors and contrasts. Experiment with raising or lowering your camera so that the photo isn't split right in the middle by the line contrasting the straw and the blackness above.