Chesapeake Reflections
by The Eskimo

Comment by json:
I can barely see a hint of a reflection.

Chesapeake Reflections
by The Eskimo

Comment by mpemberton:
The reflection draws less attention for me then the setting around it. More focus on the reflection would make this an excellent photograph for me.

Chesapeake Reflections
by The Eskimo

Comment by cowbird123:
Interesting photo but doesn't work for this challenge

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Comment by strangeghost:
Greetings from the Critique Club
by strangeghost

COMPOSITION
It took me a second or two to realize your intent (I'm not a fisherman) but then it was clear enough. My main feeling is there is just too much space that's not doing anything for you. If it were a deep blue sky, or an interesting wood pattern on a boardwalk, or something beside whitish, overexposed sky, it might have helped you. As it is, I think it hurts the composition. I'd also recommend tighter on the bob and the line, making those two objects clearer and sharper. As shot, the string is barely visible and a little jaggy looking in some areas.

TECHNIQUE
I've already mentioned the exposure problems in the sky. Additionally, the focus is not sharp, and there appears to be quite a bit of dirt or debris around the limb, and possibly some dirt artifacts on the sensor. Since this was a basic editing challenge, you're options are very limited for dealing with those specks. Again, taking care of business in the setup or composition could have helped.

OVERALL IMPACT
Not much impact IMO. It's the kind of image that probably generates lots of very quick votes of 4 or 5 and then the voter moves on. The image lacks a really clear focus which could have been alleviated by getting in much closer on your subject and thinking much more about composition. On the other hand, you got some comments that indicate that you've obviously connected with some voters. That's a big plus, and would've worked much more to your advantage had the image had more visual appear or 'pop.'

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Comment by liah:
haha that happend to me

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Comment by nsmith:
Simple but effective

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Comment by stam:
Great Photo!

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Comment by KiwiShotz:
This is a great shot. The low lighting, the gradient sky going from blue to pink, the fishing tackle as a quirky point of interest all work for this image. The slight OOF costs it a point - 8

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Comment by SJCarter:
LOL - Been there too many times to count! Very creative and visually interesting shot.

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Comment by dcflyer:
there's one at every pond!