Harry The Egg Man
by hotpasta

Comment by Rikki:
I hope you see my comment as constructive and helpful :)

First off, the focus is a bit soft. It almost looks as if you ran this through NI several times specially since you were shooting at such a high ISO. The left side has far too much blown highlights for voters to overlook. The image is so smooth overall that there isn't much contrast and texture to hold a viewer in place.

I love these types of shots. I have a few of then actually. What makes photo-journalistic type shots effective is good DOF and textures ;)

I hope I could help in any way.

Cheers,

Rikki

COMFORT FOOD FOR TWO
by hotpasta

Comment by KarenNfld:
Nice, fits my idea of comfort!

Harry The Egg Man
by hotpasta

Comment by kim5814:
I think this could have done a lot better if his face was in focus and the post on his right had been the side of the picture. The white space is annoying and distracting. Very sute though.

COMFORT FOOD FOR TWO
by hotpasta

Comment by jfwolpert:
nice window reflections in the spoons

COMFORT FOOD FOR TWO
by hotpasta

Comment by xianart:
nice. would it have been better with cake on the spoons, as there is a bite out of it?

1980's Remnant: AC/DC Tatts and Mullet
by hotpasta

Comment by e301:
from behind the bike shed of the Critique Club

Nothing wrong with this shot at all - perhaps some attention to the precision of your challenge-meeting, if we want to get all picky about how to score higher here. It's an interesting portrait, arresting even, and in that sense there's nothing much to criticise.

I'd perhaps want more work on the processing. The shot as a whole has strong elements - and the detail works in the fruit, and his tats, and the face, but I woinder if perhaps the tonality of some of those areas could usefully be expanded? More contrast, inevitably, but then I'm a devotee of a high-ish contrast style - but for me the body shape here and facial details are just a little bland. Of course, in that sense, it perhaps the more 'honest' a photograph for it, but also maybe less communicative.

I really like the feel I get that you want to hunt out your photography in the real world, rather than the strange plastic environment of the studio/portrait that this place encourages. There are a few of us with that devotion here, and it's pleasant to discover another one (presuming I'm right). Particularly enjoyed you 'signs' shot from your profile - proper clever work.

All the best

ed

COMFORT FOOD FOR TWO
by hotpasta

Comment by ccootiepie131:
nice

COMFORT FOOD FOR TWO
by hotpasta

Comment by O'Holleran:
great food shot

Harry The Egg Man
by hotpasta

Comment by bluenova:
lol, he looks quite a character.

Artichoke Hearts Selection
by hotpasta

Comment by arnit:
Critique Club:
Hey Enzo,
I'm not sure what those yellow things with chocolate on are but that dosen't really matter. I'm not sure if the background was suppoast to be totally black or not. But I'm seeing the areas that have been burned. Probably just different monitor settings :) To tell you the truth I expect more of you. You've got some really great shots in your portfolio. Your lion shots are just wonderful and I just love your "Preacher Man" shot. So I think you could have done better. But we all have our bad days. Keep up the good work. I will be watching you in the future!
Best Regards, Arnit