Some like them, some don't!
by BMacD

Comment by TooCool:
From the Critique Club:

This is a very difficult shot for me to critique because I am not a great fan of the abstract type of shot. I just don't understand that form of the art. I can tell when something works and can appreciate that some like it, but in general don't go for that kinda shot.

What seems to work here. I like your lines and overall composition.

What doesn't seem to work. First of all you have the word Samsung prominently displayed in the shot. The challenge description plainly said if you can identify it it doesn't meet the challenge. You have a lot of what seems to be noise here. However, without seeing the subject of the shot I can not say that is what it is. Lastly and most importantly, there is now 'wow' factor. There is nothing to hold my attention.

There have been many challenges that deal with macros or abstracts. I suggest going through them and looking at the top 15 or 20 and the bottom. This will give you an idea of what works and what doesn't.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful...
TC

Balancing Act II, (Backlighting II, tribute to hokie)
by BMacD

Comment by sfalice:
Greetings from the Critique Club

...and with your score, you only ended up 29th out of 140. Sometimes there is no justice.

Forgive me if I don't spend too much time attempting to critique your splendid image. It is just fine; composition works, technicals spot on, lady bug - not red, can't have everything. Especially if you scooped her off the windowsill.

Keep up the good work and you'll achieve your goals soon.

Some like them, some don't!
by BMacD

Comment by BeeCee:
I'd like it much better without the product name.

Some like them, some don't!
by BMacD

Comment by KarenNfld:
I think this would be greatly improved if you had cropped out the word.

Some like them, some don't!
by BMacD

Comment by AilurophileDJ:
great photograph, good job on composition!!

Balancing Act II, (Backlighting II, tribute to hokie)
by BMacD

Comment by sherpet:
Triffic.....

Balancing Act II, (Backlighting II, tribute to hokie)
by BMacD

Comment by Nyck:
love the lighting!

Balancing Act II, (Backlighting II, tribute to hokie)
by BMacD

Comment by kari1:
Really fantastic .. we think it is better than the original :) One of the few that is!

Balancing Act II, (Backlighting II, tribute to hokie)
by BMacD

Comment by KarenNfld:
Good job!

Balancing Act II, (Backlighting II, tribute to hokie)
by BMacD

Comment by graphicfunk:
returning for comments:
A lovely replica with its own character.