Rural Free Delivery
by STEINR

Comment by kyrielle:
A nicely-chosen little scene. I think this would be a stronger photo, though, with a different composition - the angle of the mailboxes leads the eye naturally up and right, where it encounters a tree trunk that draws it vertically out of the photo. Cropping to avoid that might have been one option, or varying the angle.

The bright areas in this are also too bright - the all-white mailbox in particular seems to have no real detail to it, being washed-out by the light.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
by STEINR

Comment by mbardeen:
Greets from the Critique Club!

Hi Steinr,
This is a wonderful architectural photo and it caught my eye during the voting, however I was one of those that wasn't quite happy with how off center it was. While it is off-center, it doesn't feel off-conter, and I think that was a major part of this challenge. I think this would have fared much better if the left side was cropped close to the building. To me, this feels more center, even though it's more centered technically. Hmm.. I hope this is making some sense. Anyway, everything else on the shot works, I like the little patch of green on the right and the blueness of the sky. There are some parts of the photo that are a bit too over-exposed for me, but it's not enough to detract majorly from the shot.

Hope this helps and good luck in future challenges!
-Matt

Rural Free Delivery
by STEINR

Comment by David Ey:
interesting take on the challenge.....more dof please

Rural Free Delivery
by STEINR

Comment by wetland:
Seems a little out of focus...also cropped to highlight the mailboxes would be better I think. The tree seems to dominate the scene.

Rural Free Delivery
by STEINR

Comment by Spanish_Grease:
little blurry... nice shot though

Rural Free Delivery
by STEINR

Comment by Sonifo:
It seems to be blurry on the right side of the photo. To much contrast.

Rural Free Delivery
by STEINR

Comment by JPR:
meets challenge well.

Rural Free Delivery
by STEINR

Comment by justine:
Heeeeeee, very good idea. The focus is not crisp/sharp.....I do like the colors and the idea is unique.
Tripod.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
by STEINR

Comment by JPR:
just wanted to be the first to tell you that you got screwed by the challenge interpreters. I thought this was off center enough to not lower your score. I'm very surprised to see it so low, as I thought it was an excellent shot. Great colors and focus and a very interesting subject which itself is very off center.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
by STEINR

Comment by HBunch:
On this shot, my eyes are draws right to the center of the photo, which to me seems to be the main focal point. Particularily where the triangle part on the right meets the rectangle part on the left. This is barely off centered. It's a good photo, and technically well done. Focus and clarity are good. Lighting conditions are good, and it looks good on the sky. Just not 'off center' enough for me. Not to worry though, doesn't effect the score as much as some people do.