Isolated Perspectives
by riot

Comment by sfalice:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Well, I think you probably got what you wanted out of this image, as it scored well and received some nice comments.

The composition is excellent and meets the Challenge perfectly. Technically, it is sharp where it needs to be and out of focus where appropriate.

Personally, I think I'd rather have seen the whole image desaturated, as only the bit of blue leg, a slight tinge of color in the boy's head and that bit of blue trash near the bench where the woman sits stands out. It gives me a mixed message on what you want the viewer to look at.

But all in all, it's a nice piece of art and you did well, in my opinion. Good luck in future challenges.

Isolated Perspectives
by riot

Comment by graphicfunk:
very well done to touch the heart. Congratulations on your top 20 finish.

Isolated Perspectives
by riot

Comment by liah:
nice perspective and cool idea nice lighting

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Comment by BattMom4:
Strong theme. The inclusion of the lady on the other bench actually strenghthens their isolation, especially since she is out of focus. Great Clarity. Slight red on top left and lady's head almost keep this from being a 10, but it leans on its strenghts.

Isolated Perspectives
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Comment by Mephisto:
i think the selective desat was not such a good decision cause the only color i can see except the black and grey tones is blue (the trousers and a distracting blue reflection on the bank).i guess a completely b&w would have worked better
i really like the zoom effect here though.the pic shows a situation in every day life,but it's a special one ,cause you can use your fantasy to guess what happens next (;/ hard too explain *g*)
good luck (8)

Isolated Perspectives
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Comment by unikorn:
whoa this picture is really really awesome.. but he's kinda missing a leg, but its still really great

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Comment by aznym:
I like your approach. Althought I find the shot interesting, I do find it a bit odd too. It's a bit heavy to the right and makes we want to tilt my head. It's good anyway.

Isolated Perspectives
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Comment by arngrimur:
Good work interesting patterns, composition and DOF.

Isolated Perspectives
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Comment by jseyerle:
Nice compostition.. LIttle dull..

Isolated Perspectives
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Comment by Balko:
Creative angle here; just wish the farther person were in focus as well.