Multicultural City of Coke
by LERtastic

Comment by magnumruss:
i don't see how making this negative helps the image

Multicultural City of Coke
by LERtastic

Comment by ltlmschrisss:
This was a cool idea, very creative. I love the presentation.

10 Years Old
by LERtastic

Comment by LERtastic:

Originally posted by DrAchoo: Finally, remember that when you shoot your kids you will always see more in the picture than the average viewer because you are intimately connected. Some subtle facial expression means a world more to you than to us.

This is not actually my kid (as I don't have any kids). I have no idea who he actually is, or even if he is 10 years old. So there is no emotional connection.

I guess DPC just doesn't like bubbles. lol.

10 Years Old
by LERtastic

Comment by DrAchoo:
The technicals:
Composition: nicely done. I like the off-centered aspect but with the balance of a subject (the bubbles) on the other side.

Lighting: somewhat harsh. Looks like it was taken fairly close to midday. That tends to lead to some bleaching of the colors and harsh shadows. Early morning or late afternoon lighting is almost always better.

Focus: DOF is nice. He is clearly in focus, the bokeh on the bubbles is great. The tree in the background is minorly distracting with its "swiss cheese" texture at the bottom.

Meets challenge: I bet this got you the most. Realize lots of people don't read titles at all. We have all done it, but you take a risk to link your picture to the challenge with a title. Without it here, it's hard to feel "10". The challenge, of course, is to figure out how to relate that he's 10 within the picture. I'm not sure I have an answer for you.

Finally, remember that when you shoot your kids you will always see more in the picture than the average viewer because you are intimately connected. Some subtle facial expression means a world more to you than to us.

Multicultural City of Coke
by LERtastic

Comment by violinist123:
Can't wait to get home and eat an aluminum can.

Inflatable Joy
by LERtastic

Comment by jurassic:
Nice framing. The kid's expression is interesting too. Highlights are blown out in a few spots.

The Purple
by LERtastic

Comment by jpochard:
Wow...this one really pops! Really caught my eye in the recent uploads. Great purples and deep tones.

Inflatable Joy
by LERtastic

Comment by atupdate:
An interesting perspective on a playscape; however, the bright light in the background and the activity of the children in the background competes with the main subject for the viewer's attention and unfortunately, wins.

Pie In The Sky
by LERtastic

Comment by philup:
*** Greetings from the Critique Club ***

First off, I think this is a great picture. Very nice colors and nice sky. A bit blown out sky but not really bad IMO. I'm having a hard time understand the title with the picture which I'm sure you lost some points with the voters there.

Your focus is good and detail is great! Lamp post is a bit bothering. I'm sure if it was advance editing you would have removed it.

Keep up the good work. Your scores will improve!

Phillip

10 Years Old
by LERtastic

Comment by BrianR:
I could see his age just by viewing the image....