finding a rhythm
by zenelf

Comment by aznym:
Love the moment captured. Nice job.

finding a rhythm
by zenelf

Comment by res0m50r:
Fit to challenge criteria: 2/2
Contrast/Colors: 1/2
Photo Quality: 1/2
Composition: 0/2
My subjective affinity: 1/2

finding a rhythm
by zenelf

Comment by papa:
Very photojournal like.

finding a rhythm
by zenelf

Comment by docpjv:
I can sense the atmosphere, you captured it perfectly. 10

finding a rhythm
by zenelf

Comment by Wade:
Excellent

Irresistable
by zenelf

Comment by Jutilda:
Very cool. Love the slight "wind" blurr. Great against the black background. Nice intense color and contrast.

Irresistable
by zenelf

Comment by zenelf:

Originally posted by mrsmaxsmart: pity you used the old motion blur on this one

Pity yourself...

I used no such filter! I used a low shutter speed and zoomed out while the shutter was open to create this.

lurking in the shadows
by zenelf

Comment by SJCarter:
* Greetings from the Critique Club *

Absolutely met the challenge perfectly! I really like this image a lot. Your use of lighting and color was exceptionally well done. The composition is great - although I think you probably could have cropped a little further to the right (allowing more of the scene to be visible - just a touch).

I do have to agree with a couple of the other commenters on the red spot in the middle - that is distracting to me, I think mostly because I don't know what it is. I think it'd be cool if it was a flame, but I really can't distinguish what it is.

Your detail & focus are terrific and the use of reds really brings everything together. It's a very dark/demonic/pagan statue that really intrigues the viewer (I think).

I know that I scored this image highly (8-9 I think), as I remember it vividly from the Darkness Challenge. I think you did a great job all around. You have certainly proven your skills with lighting and mood.

Please don't hesitate to PM me if you have any questions - I feel privileged to comment on this one!

Jimmy

relaxing
by zenelf

Comment by shadow:
poor cropping?

relaxing
by zenelf

Comment by gprinsloo:
The handle being out of focus spoils a very good shot.