Colorful Fragrance
by Artan

Comment by neenee1999:
Very well done, lovely background.

Whistle Down the Wind
by Artan

Comment by kari1:
::: Critique Club :::

Hi, my name is Kari and from the critique club.

First Impression - the most important one:
If onyl we all had some interesting subject matters ... and what makes it truely candid is that you didn't know you were going to take this shot.

Composition:
It works .. I don't really know why .. to my eye half the rules are broken... but they should be anyway.

Subject:
Meets the challenge and does so in a incredible manner.

Technical (Colour and light):
This is a lovely image, I personally find it a little wishy washy with the colours, but as with what he is doing this does suit. It is sharp enough ... and I think gives a real feel for the gritty old bugger he is.

To grow its vote?:
Try with another ISO setting and see that you did good this time. Not one of your top scorers but still a lovely human element here.

Summary:
Love it ... I like the energy and from the comments I have seen I like the different emotions it plays. Congrats on achieving that.

If you've got any questions about this critique, please feel free to contact me via the PM system.

Cheers

Kari

Dreaming.jpg
by Artan

Comment by aKiwi:
I like it.
Maybe a bit too much of a blue tint to it, and crop of her left hand isn' so good.
Lighting & expression are good.
Probably wouldn't have ribboned as it isn't of a spotless beauty, but is great as a portrait.

4 Sept 2005
by Artan

Comment by danthesquidkid:
not meaning to be negative, but it's to contradicory. the colors say happy, but then it's barbed wire. the two just dont fit, u know.

Wise
by Artan

Comment by elee3009:
Part of the charm of this photo is his smile. So I would have preferred that his chin was not so abruptly cropped out. Nice texture.

Wise
by Artan

Comment by puzzled:
This looks like the kind of guy who is loved by everyone! I like the way you've chosen to crop and process this very much. He has a winning smile and some great wrinkles, no doubt about that!

Whistle Down the Wind
by Artan

Comment by Cam:
Thats great, of coasre sorta sad, but wonderful shot.

Whistle Down the Wind
by Artan

Comment by kevrobertson:
Really good capture
Good luck

Kev

Whistle Down the Wind
by Artan

Comment by MacDonald:
interesting - the flute and the flower in his hat makes this shot work!

True Apothecary
by Artan

Comment by nordic:
Great image Ian, the things you do in your hotel room!!
Your really clever with these images, well done, congrats on your placing!