Control
by Konador

Comment by dsidwell:
Ominous title with the low key lighting! This appears to be a game controller of some kind? The lighting gives it definition and mood, but then it's a game controller, so the two don't quite match for me. Composition is interesting and suggests that this object is part of a larger environment.

Playing Fields
by Konador

Comment by CLarson557:
Greetings From the Critique Club:

I had a full critique done on your picture yesterday, but my internet service decided to hiccup right before I was about to send it, so I lost everything. I hope that I can re-create what I wrote.

Challenge: With the goal posts off to the left of your picture, you have definately met the challenge.

Composition: This picture does have a simple subject. I like how the park disappears into the background into the trees and then you see the hills beyond. The sky is absolutely beautiful with the wispy clouds. The front goal post kind of bothers me a little. It looks like it is leaning inward. I don't know if this is caused by the angle at which the picture is taken or it was actually leaning inward. In any case, not a big deal. I wonder what it would look like if you were to take the picture closer to the first post. Just an idea.

Technical: I would say that this picture is technically sound and would not change a thing. Quality is crisp, clean and well focused. The lighting may be a little dark, but I'm using the computer at work and I don't think the monitors are well calibrated. If I remember right, you picture looked fine on my monitor at home. The brilliant colors are what makes this picture. I was looking back at some of your other pictures from earlier challenges and you always seem to be able to bring out excellent color. I am impressed.

Overall: A well done simple photo that I feel was scored appropriately. I was in the hospital during the voting phase of this challenge, so this is the first time that I'm seeing most of these photos. I would have voted this a 7. The simplicity of this photo lacks the "WOW" factor that would posess me to vote it any higher. I am, however, impressed with the quality of your work. So, keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing what you come out with in furture challenges.

Hope you find this helpful,
Connie
CLarson557

Playhouse
by Konador

Comment by KarenB:
very nice. I really like this ben. little hide-away feeling... little mystery... nice tones. great choice on time of day for the lighting.

Control
by Konador

Comment by adine:
I like the way the light just catches the buttons - just enough for us to see what they are. That is my idea of black on black. Your composition is a bit difuse - my eye keeps popping over to the thumb-stick on the left expecting to see more. I guess I'd like to incluse more of the controller, and have a greater DOF.

Control
by Konador

Comment by mci:
hey, i have this controller. heh. i think this shot is a good attempt, but maybe a closer-up abstract of just the black buttons and the reflections and contours they have to offer would have worked better. the large areas of gray in the middle of the controller are rather uninteresting as is. 5.

Vocalist
by Konador

Comment by deckyon:
Glad there is no flash here. It would have spoiled the image.

Vocalist
by Konador

Comment by agwright:
a bit grainy but i think it was needed to put the iso up a bit for this shot. 8/10

Caricature
by Konador

Comment by aussie:
Great work!! Love the lighting and the 'funny face'!! Good one mate.

Vocalist
by Konador

Comment by shedevil:
This photo is absolutely the best one in this challenge. I love all the smoke and the vocalist is pretty cute too. :) If this one doesn't win first place... you were robbed!!!
~she-devil

Caricature
by Konador

Comment by HBunch:
I really like the lighting on this. I think that the angle and framing/cropping are good as well. Really adds some personality. focus on your eye is great, and detail is wonderful. definately unique. Great shot! ~Heather~