Earth tones
by Melethia

Comment by tngrndream:
hello again,

this is a very nice shot. well done.

i dont really see anything that would make it better. this is a really pleasing image to me.

Rebridged
by Melethia

Comment by Louis:
I think there's more to this shot than in the original, which makes it somehow "better". The composition shows off the structure of the bridge very well, and I like the way it thrusts up into the last third of the frame. Very pleasing. The star almost adds a bit of whimsey, but also seems like a focal point, and is an interesting, formalized contrast to the rest of the image, in terms of structure and colour. My only small quibble is with the post-processing, which seems a tad heavy-handed (saturation? contrast? noise reduction?). Otherwise a lovely image well executed.

Earth tones
by Melethia

Comment by Louis:
This was one of my favourite images in the challenge. I really like the warmth of the earthy tones and the great shadows generated by the seemingly single light source. I think you've composed this very well, because there is a lot of "reflectivity" in the picture: the two windows, vase versus shadow, angular floor tiles versus nice curved neck of the vase. I think it was a wise choice to clone out the sockets (and litter). Great shot.

"Crying, Waiting, Hoping"
by Melethia

Comment by obsidian:
Post Challenge Critique...
Challenge: Beatles Song/Lyrics (Advanced Editing)
Challenge Description: too lazy to cut and paste this :-(

A Score re meeting the challenge
{ 0} Does not meet challenge
{+1} Clearly meets the challenge
**{+2} Epitomises the idea behind the challenge
I know the track so this is right in line with the challenge and the sentiments of the original song.

B Composition & Aesthetics
{ 0} No discernible compositional form or merit
{+1} Snap-shot like composition
**{+2} Well composed, aesthetically pleasing
{+3} An exceptional composition/exceptional aesthetics
It is all in this shot: leading lines, rule of thirds and emotion. There is a narrative to the picture, too.

C Technical Considerations
{ 0} Technically flawed
{+1} Technically OK
**{+2} Technically well executed
{+3} Evidence of technical mastery/wizardry
There is a potential lack of detail in the neck and head area of the chicks that is not helped by the shadow that underpins most of them. Maybe you do need that new flash and the use of something like a LightSphere, a diffuser or maybe just bouncing the flash to soften the shadows. But this is nit-picking as the rest hangs together well.

D WOW Factor
{ 0} Not special/ordinary
{+1} Has some degree of impact
**{+2} Obvious impact
{+3} Slaps you in face
This one really hits home as there is so much character in the picture. Almost a “slap” :-)

Total score: 8

Rebridged
by Melethia

Comment by SandyP:
I LOVE this photo! 5.87 is not a bad score. . .but it should have been way up there in the 6's.

Stair shadow
by Melethia

Comment by 2mccs:
the angles, lines and colors are very pleasing. good job seeing that-I probably would have walked right by it

Stair shadow
by Melethia

Comment by Tygerr:
Terrific lines in this image.

Stair shadow
by Melethia

Comment by sittingonthegrass:
great shadow lines and colour

Rebridged
by Melethia

Comment by mpeters:
Fine job on your composition choices. Appropriate processing as well.

Earth tones
by Melethia

Comment by Kelli:
Trading Post...
This is a lovely shot. Great warm colors. I love the shadow. Nice placement of your "object". You met the challenge in every way, which your score reflects! BTW - that's 5 challenges in a row above a 6 score. I smell a ribbon soon!