Withering
by Croox

Comment by tinmason:
nada

Withering
by Croox

Comment by stek:
I like that one white cloud and the background color. I also like the branches they are very distinctive. The one thing I don't like though is the sun spots.

Hail to the Kings, baby
by Croox

Comment by Jutilda:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

The initial thing that catches the eye is the blurry focus. There is an overabundance of shoes lay out like a starburst. The combination of the two is not a winning recipe. You need a clear shot as well as an interesting placement in order for several items in a shot to be interesting to the eye. What if you had them tumbling down a solid incline? What if you had one of the boots in a funning setting, paying homage to it's "kingliness?" Sitting in front of a door on carpet, it just has the appearance of quick slipshod snapshot taken in haste without alot of forethought. Once you get that basic shot, then the rest is working with curves, contrast and color, depending on whether you are using full color or black and white (or sepia, etc)to tweak all of the nuances of the photo. But it all starts with the basic image. The rest is just the difference between a good shot and a GREAT one.

As a member of DPC, you'll learn from comments such as these as well as viewing others' work. I still find it inspiring and strive for a better photograph every time! All the best, Judy

Withering
by Croox

Comment by WaysOfSeeing:
You should have tried this in black and white with a touch more contrast, it would have looked far more dramatic. Interesting composition which unfortunately slightly suffers from lens flare. Good luck with the challenge.

Withering
by Croox

Comment by Lumpster:
I like this, but there is a red spot on a branch near the top that I find distracting... And the light spot near above it. Still, an 8 from me.

Withering
by Croox

Comment by Albertmdh:
great subject, lighting seems off.

Withering
by Croox

Comment by liah:
i like how there arnt any leaves on the tree i like the cloud but the lens flare is a little discracting

Withering
by Croox

Comment by m2iw:
the craggly old baren tree makes a good subject against the blue sky - and I like low angle shots like this. It would be better if the sun flares were not there though.

Withering
by Croox

Comment by quiet_observation:
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Message edited by author 2006-08-17 12:04:52.

Withering
by Croox

Comment by KarenB:
Nice angle.