Dark Pagan Circle
by alpharich

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Initial impression: Basically a really promising shot, but the lack of tones is probably why I voted this a 6 during voting.

Technical: Good use of dof and thirds; like the overhang of the tree leading you to the circle. Have to admit though the image as is leaves me feeling a little flat, like there is more going on that we are missing.

Artistic: Given such an ancient and yes, likely pagan symbol, I would have liked to see a more dramatic presentation of same. Perhaps imagine yourself as a fearful peasant from yonks ago, stumbling across this image as the light fell...you may have fallen to your knees in worship/fear/both!

Overall/FWIW: If only for fun, and if feasible (the UK is a small enough island), try shooting this scene again from different heights. I probably would've been on my back or tummy, as I tend to like shooting extreme POV.

Having said that, you finished quite well, so keep shooting and good luck!

Feel free to PM me with any questions,

Susan

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by alpharich

Comment by citymars:
I prefer this outtake to your entry. Both seem a bit soft, but this hides it better. The blues are nice, too.

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by alpharich

Comment by digifotojo:
Oh cool! I love waterfalls and this is superb! The softness of the water against the rocky cliffs.. breathtaking!

Dark Pagan Circle
by alpharich

Comment by retiredPhil:
Title stretch.

Dark Pagan Circle
by alpharich

Comment by ahjenny:
Interesting photo. What is with the background? Is that trees/landscape back there?

Dark Pagan Circle
by alpharich

Comment by klkitchens:
Title works with image. Not in poster format though... Sucks, could have been a good one.

Dark Pagan Circle
by alpharich

Comment by Paul:
Credible movie title with a matching image; enough negative space for a movie poster but I can't shake the feeling that you have undersold this vision; a more dramatic edit may have helped but you may have already pushed your source to its limits.

Pretty good though.

Dark Pagan Circle
by alpharich

Comment by Dirt_Diver:
Some dodging on the rocks and burning some of the brighter area's could have really made this image pop.

Dark Pagan Circle
by alpharich

Comment by Rasai:
Interesting, where is this ?

Rays of Hope
by alpharich

Comment by divotdiva:
I love this!!!