Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by inspzil:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - Generally this is a nice pic. I think the subject is a little lacking, but it is a very well taken photo. There really isn't too much specifically wrong with the composition. The thing I like most about it is the branch coming from the top left of the picture down to meet the other branches. It makes for good perspective. It gives us kind of a leading line. The aspect ratio of this photo is a little troubling for me. I would've rather seen it in a different portrait ratio where it isn't this thin.

Technical - I really like the way this was taken. I think the DOF you used is optimal for this. The branch leading down from the top is mostly in focus. The stuff underneath isn't, but we know what it is. The tonal quality of the pic is nice. The brownness of it makes it like sort of a sepia. It makes for a nice pic.

Overall - Not a bad photo at all, just not a real compelling subject. Very well taken and the color choice is good. If it matters, I kinda like the border. THe other commenters didn't generally like it but I think it works. I have to agree with some of them on the aspect ratio thing. Well that's about all I have to add. Good luck in future challenges - Inspzil

Lizard Thing
by Martin

Comment by joshua:
way way way too much sharpening. also running this through neatimage would have gotten rid of a lot of the grain resulting from the sharpening

Lizard Thing
by Martin

Comment by Pedro:
asiatic water dragon. captive by the look of her poor snout. nice capture.

Lizard Thing
by Martin

Comment by carolee:
The graininess works for you here. He sure looks wise, somehow.

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by Olyuzi:
I like this picture alot...I like it the way it is, without any changes. The border is actually perfect and what makes this picture so special is the out of focus background and the soft brownish tones, which not only give the picture a unique feel, but the whole picture reminds me of a Chinese print. If that's what you were after...very well done.

The Last Drop of Colour Today
by Martin

Comment by inspzil:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - Wonderful colors on this one. Really comes thru very well. The color is great, but to me the selling point of this image is the aura of light cast over the large tree. It looks to be glowing. That is the remarkable thing about this photo. The composition on its own is darn near flawless.

Technical - Well framed and exposed. Well taken overall. The only thing I have to say about this picture at all is the grain left in the sky from oversaturation. It may not even be from post processing, but most likely so. In a way it does give it more of a painting look to it more than a photograph, which isn't a bad thing either.

Overall - Loved the shot. Very nice and very well done. Great capture. I think if this were mine I'd be messing around with the artistic renderings of this photo to make it look more like a painting. Good work and good luck in your future challenges - Inspzil

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by kiwiness:
N(ice) sepia toning. The composition is interesting too, in long portrait format. The main subject maybe a little too centered, but it doesn't seem to matter so much in this image.

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by BeingClever:
Great composition, love the unique sizing, it works with the subject. The only thing I think that detracts are the overy white patches on the top (sun spots?) and the overly large brown border. I think it would have been far more effective if the border was a bit more subtle.

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by tecent642:
i wonder what would have happened if you would have moved around a bit and got a better background. the brown makes it hard to see. where is there ice in April. you must be in the mountainous region.

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by thatguy:
nice sharp image, good work