The Model Behind the 8 Ball
by BrianR

Comment by ambaker:
Critique Club Review:

Technical: Focus and depth of field are good. Color, saturation and hue are fine as well.

Reaction: Sorry, this one is over my head. The two objects are definetly unrelated. However, the picture doesn't really send me a message. It's a nice model and a nice eight ball. But I don't see a story, or a pun, or a play on words here. I keep trying for the "Oh, I get it!", moment. But it just doesn't come.

Sorry to say it looks to me like it was two items picked at random.

It is a well done photo, and I think it should have scored somewhat higher on technical merit alone. But it is one that is hard to "read".

Perhaps the term is unique to Austrailia. In which case it would work well. We do have the term, "Behind the eight ball" here in the USA, which is used to denote a person in trouble. Something bad usually is happening to a person behind the eight ball here.

I do wish there was more in your comments that explained what you were trying to do. If you would like to PM me, I'd be happy to take another look.

Natures Window
by BrianR

Comment by brownsm:
a couple of comments on composition: there is a lot going on in this capture. My eyes don't know where to focus. Try to simplify the compositions. If the background shore was beyond the DOF, that would've helped. Also, make sure the foreground elements are in focus (unless of course they are way out of focus). Having them almost in focus is distracting.

Natures Window
by BrianR

Comment by sherpet:
A good example of high contrast here.....I also like the texture of the tree bark in the foreground.

Natures Window
by BrianR

Comment by SandyP:
This is one of the few color images that is truly high contrast! Good for you! I really like the lush greens and the texture and detail in the branches! Good luck! I love the photo!

The Model Behind the 8 Ball
by BrianR

Comment by sherpet:
A disappointment that I don't really understand, as this is a great shot for this challenge.....

The Model Behind the 8 Ball
by BrianR

Comment by SandyP:
Well, shoot. Why'd this cute photo score so low. It's crisp and sharp. Vibrant striking colors. Composed well technically. Hmmmm. No figuring what appeals to these voters is there!

Reflected Light of Dawn
by BrianR

Comment by SandyP:
Not too bad Brian. I certainly voted it MUCH higher than 5.7, but considering how brutal they vote in these Free Studies, I guess it didn't finish too bad.

I like it alot.

Reflected Light of Dawn
by BrianR

Comment by shanksware:
Looks HDR-ish. Tone mapped or something. Highly saturated tans and browns. Debating whether I like it or not. 6 for now.

Reflected Light of Dawn
by BrianR

Comment by visaksen:
tilted

The Model Behind the 8 Ball
by BrianR

Comment by 777STAN:
A model? Would that make it a "Half-a-Gallion?" ;)