Brassica oleracea
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by hotpasta:
the shot is good, but there's a colour cast (yellowish) that detracts from the rich purple colour of the cabbage

B/W Portrait (Straight from Camera)
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by dsidwell:
Hi Shailesh,

Greetings from the Critique Club!

Congratulations on a very nice photo. I see here a lovely girl in a flamboyant pose that still looks natural. it is full of life and joy and it makes me happy to just look at it!

The cropping is also effective, for it gets us close enough to see her face and eyes clearly, but is far enough away to capture the cute pose. I also like the amounts of dark and light tones and how they build the photo. The background is intriquing and adds to the photo considerably.

I suppose my biggest question is "why blue?" I'm not sure the blue tone adds any personality or mood to the shot, so I just wonder why it's there. Perhaps if she were sad?

Anyway, nice shot and thanks for the opportunity!

David

B/W Portrait (Straight from Camera)
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by blackenedwhite:
okay. quick crits.
a closer crop and true black and white would've been better for this.
the posing, expression, and tonality works, though. cute kid, shailesh.

The Bicyclist
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by blackenedwhite:
um, okay. you (motion) blurred the subject and not the background. are you sure that's what you wanted to do?
dude, honestly. what score would you have given this shot had you not shot it? also, if you're gunning for a score, gun high and not just your current average.
you can do better next time, shailesh. good luck.

Indulge into happiness
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by blackenedwhite:
Hey, Shailesh. This is a rather cute moment you shot. When critiquing duotones, however, I tend to look for high contrasts, which, unfortunately, this one doesn't have.
Which isn't to say you this isn't a great photo. It is, actually. Compositionallt and tonally (sic). Selective desat would've worked better here, though.
Whatever man, congrats on the high finish. You did a great job here.

Naturally Textured - Take II
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by blackenedwhite:
hey, shailesh. comparing this shot with your previous one, i must say this one's definitely an improvement. It's better compositionally.
However, for some strange reason, it looks a bit oversharpened yet oof. Also, the red bg's a bit painful to look at.
A bluey-greeney or blackey bg would've worked better, IMO.
Good job on this, though!

July 4, 2006
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by JPR:
congrats on the making the front page. great shot.

July 4, 2006
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by Structor:
Congratulations on your top 10 finish. Very good shot!

July 4, 2006
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by Oddfrog:
WOW! That is such a great shot!! Its stunning! Congrats on the score:)

Flower Dance
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment by Oddfrog:
Hi!

It does look as if they are dancing:) Love the colours and the blurred background...