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messerschmittComment by CEJ: Hello from the Critique Club!
I have studied your image and have the following to offer:
Composition/perspective - this is a very nice photograph with a good balance between your intended subject and the landscape beneath them. The perspective of looking what appears to be straight down is excellent. Really gives the feeling of height and depth as well as being 'on the edge.' The hint of the distant fields is also a nice aspect. The slope acts as a leading line and draws you through your image. Well done!
Color - there is a real nice palette presented in this photo with some good contrast as well as some nice synergy between textures. The grays, browns and greens work very nicely together. The problem I see is with the whites of the coulds. Particularly the top right. The clouds are very blown out and appear very bright which offsets the quality of the rest. It draws you away from the slope and the image loses its strength and appeal. Just my opinion, but I feel a lot of that side of the photo could have been cropped out, eliminating the severly blown out clouds, while allowing for a larger overall image when resized. This would allow your height/depth to still be very evident.
Lighting - obviously natural. Control is very good on all parts of the image except as noted above.
Challenge requirements - at first glance I was distracted by the clouds and tried to compensate by looking more towards the rocks, missing completely the 'delicate' aspect of the shot. After studying it for a while, I can clearly see the elements required for the challenge. Especially since not all the clouds are solid.
Overall/my opinion - I am disappointed in the blown out sky. This is a very appealing image otherwise and certainly a unique perspective. You have a solid concept which except for the areas pointed out above was executed nicely.
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