An unexpected view on Washington street.
by RulerZigzag

Comment by kiwinick:
great old buildings

vote 7

An unexpected view on Washington street.
by RulerZigzag

Comment by MAK:
X marks the spot, its a BIG +

The know it all toddler
by RulerZigzag

Comment by tolovemoon:
Really nice portrait. the background is perfect and this kid is so cute...

Iris in dappled sunlight
by RulerZigzag

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

This is all about the lighting. The lone flower nicely spotlit by the soft sunlight against the darker natural background works really well, it stands out like the attractive beacon it is. Your composition is also very complimentary to the subject and its position in the natural setting, lovely. Well taken Anton.

Iris in dappled sunlight
by RulerZigzag

Comment by grahamgator:
Awe, catching that fleeting moment of light is a good feeling. Nicely done.

Iris in dappled sunlight
by RulerZigzag

Comment by MaryO:
Perfectly spotlit.

Bread, and Circus
by RulerZigzag

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

Although the crowd element is minimal with three people visible and one leg the setting implies the presence of many more people so in that respect it fulfils the challenge brief. The inclusion of the fairground attraction in the background makes for a good composition but also provides the setting for the rest of the people. Your exposure is good in this difficult lighting situation, thanks for a pleasing entry Anton.

Spring fever!
by RulerZigzag

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

A nice portrait of a pretty girl but I feel the composition is quite distracting - subject splayed out on ground with arms akimbo and elbows cut off, rose in lower right competing with the red of her nails (and compositionally, that whole bouquet is just drawing attention away from her). Also, why so many layers of clothing? Be careful with the retouching, as her cheeks and mouth area look far too smooth, making her look somewhat waxy...and the eyes are almost glassy. Scale back a little. I would far prefer to see that work applied to the armpit, and leave a few lines on her face so we can see some character and life.

Overall, what are you trying to get across? Are you trying to please a client who wanted to do this pose very badly, and this is an outtake, or is it more of a snapshot that looked cute? I know I've seen far better work from you.

Hope this has been of help, feel free to PM me with any questions.

Susan

Iris in dappled sunlight
by RulerZigzag

Comment by Art Roflmao:
purdee!

Iris in dappled sunlight
by RulerZigzag

Comment by Lustre:
Lovely pic - great lighting, great background