The Arches
by alpharich

Comment by bobcat:
Border adds to this shot.

The Arches
by alpharich

Comment by KarenNfld:
Good angle, I think B&W works well here.

The Arches
by alpharich

Comment by Matthew:
nice - feels like an old photo - but one that has lost foreground interest

The Arches
by alpharich

Comment by Creature:
Nice lighting and texture.

The Arches
by alpharich

Comment by brownguy:
I like the combination of b&w with old arches, they complement each other very well. Also, I like the detail on the arches. I'm not really in love with the sky and the sharpness sort of looks funky, but other than that great shot.

Robin Hood's Tree - The Major Oak
by alpharich

Comment by atupdate:
Hello from the Critique Club,

This image definitely fits the challenge, as any tree that requires a "cane" to hold its limb up must be old. However, there are two major issues that hurt your score on this. First, the tree blends into the background way too much. It is possible that shooting at a different time of day (different lighting) could have helped provide more separation between the tree and the background. Second, I understand that you only had one shot left on your battery but this image is of a tree from a straight on perspective. Without a unique perspective, it shouts snapshot to the voters. Since nothing about this shot conveys Robin Hood besides your title, you need to find someway for this tree to tell a story on its own. It is entirely possible that there may not be a story to tell.

Feel free to send me a PM if you have any questions regarding this critique.

Tim

Celtic Dawn
by alpharich

Comment by Jedusi:
Great result Richard, and what a PB !

You should soon have that top line full of 6's

And congrats to simms for showing what sharing experience and ability can do.

Celtic Dawn
by alpharich

Comment by salmiakki:
Well done, this is a beautiful shot.

Celtic Dawn
by alpharich

Comment by tnun:
Epic. Yet consisting almost entirely of the faintest of suggestions.

Celtic Dawn
by alpharich

Comment by Simms:
Well done RIchard!!! A new personal best AND 11th place in a field of 520 or so... just superb. You are a fantastic student.. see, you CAN take good photos mate!