Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by dahkota:
I like the image, I like the tones. I don't like the general blur on the image (gothic glow maybe?). Will comment more after viewing on a CRT - sometimes the LCD makes things look funny.... Okay, I'm viewing on a CRT. Didn't make much different. Still love the tones used but the laundry basket has no detail and the blown part of the washer really forces my attention there. The best detail is the coats hanging in the back. 6 - good luck in the challenge!

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by Nitin:
Composition: Appears too cluttered. Lacks a main focal point
Technical: Appears a bit soft, with some parts overblown
Image Appeal: Standard
Score: 5

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by cools98:
Fit Challenge Criteria: 1/2
Color/Contrast: 1/2
Photo Quality: 1/2
Composition: 2/2
My Subjective Affinity: 1/2

I like the composition. The highlights and shadows seema bit too contrasty. I do like the soft focus and the duotone. Nice work.

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by kawhona:
Interesting shot and I like the use of the blue tone ...

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by jseyerle:
Now this says family.
I think you could have made the hamper and the open dryer more of the focus. The clothes handing and the breaker box distract me.

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by docpjv:
you gave great attention to the details in this shot, nice play between light and darkness.

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by Jutilda:
This is lacking a true focal point. I like the title and the blue filter, but maybe find one thing and really pull the eye toward it. The laundry basket is too dark to truly be a point of interest. Maybe just the jackets hanging with one for each family member? Hope this helps.

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by SJCarter:
Love the composition and blue tones. There does seem to be a pretty bright glare from the white in the upper left that is a bit distracting (IMHO), but otherwise I think it's a great shot. Perfectly meets the challenge. 9

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by idnic:
Whites are blown, light is harsh, no detail in the dark areas. A more even lighting and perhaps fill-flash would have corrected those problems. That being said... this image still does not say "Family" - only laundry.

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by twm122:
Every family does laundry. Cool. Looks dark and uninviting.