Aiden
by cowcollect

Comment by CLarson557:
A little too much tree.

Aiden
by cowcollect

Comment by sacredspirit:
Aiden seems like he is losing a little clarity here. I wonder if you would of stood him next to where the shadows meet the tree, if that wouldn of created a more dramatic effect, and took the busy fence out. Average, its seems very average.

Aiden
by cowcollect

Comment by Jutilda:
This is fuzzy and doesn't suit the formal portrait idea for me at all. The lighting isn't on him and it's more about the tree than the boy. I'd like for you to zoom in on him and get a crystal clear shot of his face and neck. THEN you'd have something. He's a cute kid with a great smile and I'd like to see more of it!!! ;~D

Aiden
by cowcollect

Comment by groggyfroggy:
Very cute Kid! Nice photo the only thng I would cange is the fence int he background. Good shot and good luck.
Roni

Desoto Flower
by cowcollect

Comment by CLarson557:
I actually like the softness of this photo. I do believe, however, that there could be a little more contrast.

Day & Light
by cowcollect

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, this shot is interesting because the power lines lead the lines out of the shot. I think having a little less sky and more "ground" would have given a more stable feeling and a better balanced composition, though.

There is an orangish cast to the whole picture. While this makes for an interesting sky, it makes the dark parts not as effective. If it were possible to up the contrast without ruining the orange sky, that might make it a bit more dramatic.

Finally, I am seeing some noise, especially in the sky, that I am assuming is from either a) adjusting the brightness of the overall shot or b) a long exposure. A noise filter or plug-in may help. NeatImage, when used judiciously can be helpful.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes in future challenges.

Desoto Flower
by cowcollect

Comment by muur88:
i like the softness of the flower against the sharpness of the wood. i think it's a great contrast though most will probably be looking for the subject to be contrasty, not the overall pic, at which point you could be in trouble.

Desoto Flower
by cowcollect

Comment by dipaulk:
I like your idea for the challenge and the textures. I believe cropping more off the top would make for a stronger composition. And the flower definitely should have been sharper. If at all possible try to reshoot this. I think you've got a potentially great image here.

Dang Tree Branch
by cowcollect

Comment by KiwiShotz:
Shots like this are always a struggle with light aren't they. The overexposure of the path and the under exposure of the foreground is the photographer's lament. It leaves this one strugging to find a point of interest

Desoto Flower
by cowcollect

Comment by loseme:
Nice lighting and position.