Mr. Cloud Blowin' Smoke
by Cantique

Comment by OFreasier:
I can definitely see the face, so that's in your favor right there :) 8

Mr. Cloud Blowin' Smoke
by Cantique

Comment by Bud:
Nice shot, your title helps me see the image.

Classic Old Saint Nick
by Cantique

Comment by Bear_Music:
muddy colors and lighting work against this one

Classic Old Saint Nick
by Cantique

Comment by UNCLEBRO:
nice capture

Vintage Yellow
by Cantique

Comment by Pedro:
kind of a random image. not always a bad thing mind you. in my view, a photographers job is to subtly direct the viewer...to convey a message or share a view of something. I'm not really getting that from this. I'm getting the compositional contrast, but not really the point. (I'm not voting by the way, just commenting so don't worry about my opinion affecting your score). I'd be interested to see you work with this theme some more - maybe with different subjects when you're not worried about a challenge.

technically it's pretty solid. focus is good, sharpness and DOF is good. could use a little diffusing of the light to tame some of the hotspots on the metal. even a piece of thin white paperbetween the light source and subject would do the trick.

good luck.

P

Vintage Yellow
by Cantique

Comment by dipaulk:
Good focus. Meets the challenge. :)

Vintage Yellow
by Cantique

Comment by Dave Gordon:
Nice colors, nice capture of the textrues and metallic highlights.

Favorite Spot
by Cantique

Comment by Ivo:
Wow! The composition is fantastic and I like the faint background. It appears slightly grainy on my laptop but I suspect that that is because you had to compress the image. Be careful otherwise that "Robert Bateman" guy may see this, paint it and make millions. Excellent work.

Seven Poplars
by Cantique

Comment by Russ:
Great photo, I always admire a picture that makes me feel I want to be there. Congratulations on a job well done =8

My Handsome Son
by Cantique

Comment by pogopog:
Sorry, I'm at a loss for words! Does have some added impact by the background being out of focus.
:-)