busy christmas eve
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Comment by muckpond:
CRITIQUE CLUB!

While I am sure that this photo fits the "Travel" theme, unfortunately I have to say that it's not a great photo.

First, the title. There's nothing in the photo to indicate really that it's Christmas Eve. This could be a lot of traffic any day. Also, there's really not a lot to indicate that this is all that "busy." Because of the stopped motion, one can't tell if this is actual traffic, or just people bunching up a stoplight, or whatever. Perhaps a longer shutter time to give it the feeling of more motion? More motion trails would also give more "oomph" to the phantom taillights on the right side of the frame. Stop-motioned as they are, they are just kind of floating out there and don't really add anything to the picture.

The photo is quite dark. From a distance, it's difficult to discern what is going on. It also lacks a single focal point that gives a viewer's eye a place to rest.

Rob

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Comment by KarenB:
nice capture of an intimate celebration! very romantic.

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Comment by kblm:
very nice

busy christmas eve
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Comment by nathaliedoo:
Good

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Comment by dltruex:
Very nice. I think it would look better with less foreground lighting and more from the fireplace in the background.

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Comment by Davenit:
Looks a little soft to me. Also when shooting hands make sure the hands are clean expecially in a shot like this. I like the flame in the BG. Nice timing. Reflections are also at a minimum, well done.

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Comment by npage:
Great photo - very sharp.

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Comment by joshua:
nice nails

busy christmas eve
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Comment by Diana:
good stop action photo

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Comment by langdon:
Great idea with the flame, but I'm not sure if the coals/molten lava at the bottom benefits the rest of the image.