Alien Transmissions At Dawn
by magnetic9999

Comment by casualguy:
Very pretty sky.... roof item & antenna a little distracting though.

Beyond the Pail
by magnetic9999

Comment by justine:
Good eye, nice work, good luck.

Beyond the Pail
by magnetic9999

Comment by albright1:
Ooooh, Rhythm Nation! I love this shot, with it's simplicity and elegant lighting. Very nice!

Spy Kittiez
by magnetic9999

Comment by magnetic9999:
thanks for your comments, all. and , i agree, achiral :)

Twilight of Idols
by magnetic9999

Comment by magnetic9999:
thanks for your comments :)

Spy Kittiez
by magnetic9999

Comment by joshua:
this is my first critique club critique, don't kill me mag! haha

Composition:

I think this is probably the main reason that the photo didn't do better than it did. The background gives the impression that maybe this pick was thrown together at the last second. The calendar isn't even with the lens and is tilted a bit. Some commenters suggested a tighter crop, but i don't think that is the problem. Perhaps just a solid colored background and a level calendar would have been better. A tighter crop on the bottom of the photo would have also helped.

Background:

See composition

Technical:

Nothing too spectacular going on here. Everything is clear as it should be. Focus is a tad sharp but that doesn't take away from the photo. DOF is good as you can clearly see the eyes and the cat's face.

My Opinion:

This is a very cute photo, and a very good idea. It brings about positive emotions and happiness. Clearing up the problems with composition would greatly improve the photo's impact.

Message edited by author 2003-02-17 12:55:01.

Twilight of Idols
by magnetic9999

Comment by jenarom:
Another great picture, magnetic. I wonder why this didn't rank in the top three.

Beyond the Pail
by magnetic9999

Comment by Digipixer:
I don't think the pails are needed in this pix----unless you had a third one that would nest inside the others.The colored stones have a natural rhythm.

Alien Transmissions At Dawn
by magnetic9999

Comment by briphoto:
What a strange take on a rooftop. Very nice colors in the sky.

Twilight of Idols
by magnetic9999

Comment by jenarom:
This is an excellent picture! It is one of my two favorites of the challenge. The perspective is great, and the subject is beautiful. Light and shadows are very nice. What I like the most is the color tonality. Good luck in winning the challenge!