The Gate
by Natasha

Comment by jmsetzler:
this is an interesting use of lines, but they don't lead to a subject or point of interest... the lines are the subject instead... - setzler

Seeing Beyond
by Natasha

Comment by emorgan49:
This was my favorite from the challenge - I only gave one ten. I think it faltered in the placing because it didn't fit peoples preconcieved notion of stock. None the less it is a beautiful photo... and yes, it is more "emotive" - a step away from your tightly controlled work. VERY nice use of color.

Seeing Beyond
by Natasha

Comment by Annida:
Hello From the Critique Club!

Goody for getting one of my favorites of the week! Well, let me tell you what I thought of this. I can say I absolutely loved it. It is very very simple, and very effective. The lighting is perfect, the white isn't too bright, and the twigs in the background are nicely in focus. I think maybe it would look better without the curvy lines at the top. It would then be a complete study of negative space, which is not what you were aiming for. This could be used for various magazines, including architecture, real estate, nature, etc.
Well done!
-Annida

The Gate
by Natasha

Comment by aussie:
Wonderful perspective and the lines are really definate here. The use of b&w really brings out the black lines. Great photo and gl.

Set Me Free
by Natasha

Comment by Annida:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Does this meet the challenge? yes, I say yes! It definitely does. This is a very evocative image and you convey the depression this wild animal is feeling in captivity really well. I like the use of the black and white, and I also think you made the right choice in the composition and framing; I even like the border, which sometimes is detrimental to the photo, but not here. In my eyes, this is almost a perfect photo. I think the only reason it didn't do as well as it could have was because it is an animal shot. A lot of people don't realize that animals have feelings too, and maybe this is too subtle for the average user here.
Beautiful work, I'm sorry you didn't score higher!
-Annida

Set Me Free
by Natasha

Comment by JPR:
Great shot. I love taking animal shots myself. I'm sure you saw my cheetah in the yellow challenge. I had a similar photo of an elephant from that day but it was through bars. Love it. 9

Set Me Free
by Natasha

Comment by Becky:
The texture in this photo is nice.

Seeing Beyond
by Natasha

Comment by andrewm:
Good composition and colour

Seeing Beyond
by Natasha

Comment by lisae:
Neat. I'm not sure it qualifies for "stock photography", but as a free study photo it is cool and unusual. Nice colours, and I enjoy the sense of mystery created by all that negative space.

Set Me Free
by Natasha

Comment by civilsavage:
VERY effective use of b/w... evocative contrasts, impeccable focus... PERFECT.