Metallic
by Natasha

Comment by Inga_fang:
love the color :)

Technicolor
by Natasha

Comment by FranziskaLang:
A Comment From The Critique Club

Hi Natasha!

My first impression was that this is a very funky and creative idea and I was curious how you've achieved this photo. Then read your description and concluded that I would've never in a million years come up with that. Great idea :)

I like the composition a lot. The arrangement of the eggs combined with what seems to be multiple exposures makes the viewer wonder if this really is just one egg in different positions. I know it's not, but it is a thought that crossed my mind.

The background is mostly evenly black, which emphasizes the eggs and the different color lights on them further. There are a couple of colored streaks where the lights seem to have hit folds in your background material. I can't decide if I'd like it better with them or without, but I'm starting to think they add to the photo when I look at it longer.

Technically, this is also a good shot. Nice focus and DOF. Good coloring. Someone suggested shooting from straight above the eggs to eliminate the shadow under the eggs, I didn't initially notice them much, so it's not a big thing, but I think it's a good suggestion that makes for a slightly cleaner image.

I don't know if you did much for post-processing, so I don't have much to say about that one except I don't see anything wrong. I think I would've changed the crop a little bit to even out the distance of the eggs to the different edges, I think the crop on the right is a bit too close to the egg. The border works well, it compliments the shot without drawing the eye away from it.

Definitely meets the challenge.

In conclusion, I think you entered a really creative and effective photo in the challenge that I liked a lot, and so did a lot of the other voters judging by your final score. I really enjoy your submissions, keep up the good work :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments about this review.

Franziska.

The Gate
by Natasha

Comment by Silver Fox:
Critique by Silver Fox.
Greetings Natasha.

Lovely Black and White Photograph.

I simply love the shadows created by the columns.

Your photo is very clear and crisp, so much so, that you can see the grain in the wood on the poles nearest your camera and on the walls further away.

Your gray and white tones are nicely done, especially making the wood look old.

DOF is nicely done. Focus is nice and clear.

Looking above at the beams,( I can just barely make them out) I wonder if you could have brought out more detail in them?

When one first looks at your work, they would assume that the columns are supposed to lead you to the gate, but I think they would be wrong. It is the shadows of the columns that lead you there - is it not?

Natasha - I do not see anything wrong with your photo, you've done a good job. I wonder what it would look like if you had used a tripod with a much slower shutter speed? Keep up the good work, look forward to seeing more of your photos in the future.
Ed.

The Gate
by Natasha

Comment by tcherring:
LOVE LOVE LOVE The shadows and the lighting in this photo!

Technicolor
by Natasha

Comment by Kaz:
Great job! I'll be anxious to see how you did the lighting. :)

The Gate
by Natasha

Comment by kebmod54:
There is nothing in this photo I would change. Very nice.

Technicolor
by Natasha

Comment by Gracious:
Nice, interesting image. Good use of color and fine composition.

The Gate
by Natasha

Comment by robster:
What a fantastic photo! i ljust love it to death, nice light and stark contrasts...

Technicolor
by Natasha

Comment by mariomel:
Very cool idea. Good job.

The Gate
by Natasha

Comment by Sonifo:
Very nice. I love this in b/w. Very interesting and pleasing to look at.