06:43
by alexgarcia

Comment by hotpasta:
This is good as well Alex, but the other one has better impact

06:49
by alexgarcia

Comment by hotpasta:
I like the depth of field Alex and the black and white choice...looks very European...lovely image

Flying
by alexgarcia

Comment by quebecfreestyler:
can see the motion

Not parking allowed at the castle
by alexgarcia

Comment by talj:
the sign gives the viewer a good perspective and I like the colour and detail in the castle :o)

Flying
by alexgarcia

Comment by Skip:
nice shot. very clean, sharp, and nice colors. interesting vignetting, as well.

Flying
by alexgarcia

Comment by glad2badad:
Not sure the vignetting is needed here. At least not for me...it's more of a distraction than helpful given the size of the subject in the overall frame. The feathers on that gull are mighty smooth! Looks like some detail was lost along the way in post-processing. Yes? Noise reduction was likely a little too heavy. I really like the warm lighting on the gull - very well exposed for this light. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Reflections on the quietness
by alexgarcia

Comment by PaulE:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Hi Alex,

Reading your Photographer's Comments I have to say it seems you've managed to make a beautiful picture out of an ugly scene - good eye for a shot.

This submission seems to have met with varied reactions - some like the bottom two-thirds and some like the top two-thirds. Looking at it I think the problem is that it does seem to be telling two stories that don't really go together - the reflection at the top and the rock at the bottom don't go together; perhaps because the reflection is so soft and gentle and the rock is so sharp and harsh.

I think the scene as a whole would have worked better if the rock hadn't been quiet so over-sharpened. This would have lent the whole image the soft diffused feel that the first comment refers to.

I hope my comments help and Good Luck in future Challenges!

Cheers
Paul

Not parking allowed at the castle
by alexgarcia

Comment by hotpasta:
great title LOL

Gilberto Gil having fun
by alexgarcia

Comment by Dave Gordon:
The fun comes through great, and the blurred hands don't take anything away from it.

Flying
by alexgarcia

Comment by Jason_Cross:
I would have liked to see a bit more detail on the back of the wings.