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TUBORGComment by CEJ: Hello from the Critique Club!
I have studied your image and have the following to offer:
Composition/perspective - coming at this house from a distance, being at ground level is a nice technique and works quite well here. The processing makes it look as though it is a mirror rather than a window which adds to the overall composition - an element that keeps you looking to see the rest. The slightly angled placement gives it an old picture feel. Many things on many levels working here. It works rather well too that the house is not exactly in focus/soft focus. Well done!
Color - the processing here puts this into two categories: the color portion has just enough color coming through to keep it color - the hint of red on the house, the soft blue/gray of the sky and the white of the snow. The duotone portion gives the image a stark and empty feel which is a nice contrast to the house. Really gives it a lonely and desolate overall feel.
Lighting - obviously natural - well controled. The white is not blown out at all and the detail/texture of the snow comes through nicely on both halves. No glares or odd reflections in the glass shows attention and detail to placement.
Challenge requirements - this has met the challenge requirements in every fashion. Your element of transparency is obvious and certainly is the strongest element of the overall composition.
Overall/my opinion - this is an image that demonstrates a very nice blend of the natual and the processed where the synergy between them is very strong and dynamic. It also demonstrates a strong ability to take an idea/concept and execute it to perfection. Very well done and pleasing image.
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