Shadows of The Past
by hotpasta

Comment by zifengw:
Nice clouds and details in the ripples, I would've liked it better if some details could be made out of the rocks

Shadows of The Past
by hotpasta

Comment by mpeters:
Very well done. High contrast works.

Shadows of The Past
by hotpasta

Comment by neophyte:
Facinating capture that works really well in B&W. Killer sky.

Shadows of The Past
by hotpasta

Comment by JeffDay:
excellent image, love the composition and the dark moody tones

Beauty And...
by hotpasta

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Wow, not a lot I can say to improve on this one, so I guess I'll just say what I think went "right."

Compositionally, it is very well balanced. The large face of the women dominates the shot, but does not overwhelm the subject which contrasts in so many ways -- size, confidence, shape, sex, etc.

Technically, it is very well focused (which always helps) and the exposure is very good too. The bw works very well here and you have a good range in tones, as well.

Emotionally, I think it connected with a lot of the viewers simply because we can relate with the dejectedness that the guy shows (at some point in our lives).

Excellent shot and congrats on the ribbon.

karmat

Beauty And...
by hotpasta

Comment by Brin:
Excellent capture, well seen! Congrats on your well deserved yellow ribbon!

Just Another Night
by hotpasta

Comment by Retroesque:
Oh COURSE it was you!!!

I LOVE THIS - I think I may have said that before - GRIN!

Earth From The Air
by hotpasta

Comment by MWitt:
Excellent colors and a wonderful natural design! Great view.

Earth From The Air
by hotpasta

Comment by alanjerry:
no fair playing with the paint cool

Earth From The Air
by hotpasta

Comment by dunnewold:
Aerial shots usually accompany an amazing perspective with poor compostion, colors, exposure, and lighting. This has all the technical aspects and the cool view. Excellent!