Signs for Sinners?
by joycobb

Comment by gjumi:
I know now: I like the idea of using this angle, but I don't like how it came out to be at this shot. It bothers me that the semicircular dome or whatever that thing in the rrof is, and a bit of the left window aren't showing completely in the picture.

Frivolous
by joycobb

Comment by joycobb:
eug, thank you so much for the detailed critique. You really gave me some things to think about, for future shots. Very helpful indeed.
I don't have NeatImage...is that like sharpening?
By telling me the different things that YOU look for in a photo, you have helped me to consider things I never even thought about. I am taking notes on the finer points. And I am not being sarcastic...this is really educational for me. Thanks!
And goodman...LOL...it's wonderfully silly, isn't it? Perfect for a little girly girl.

Frivolous
by joycobb

Comment by whiteroom:
my daughter would kill for a bag like this ;)

Frivolous
by joycobb

Comment by _eug:
Challenge
- Relevant to the Challenge? Yes.

Compostion
- Good or Bad? How can it be fixed? First the background. I think there should be more velvety folds, not less. The image is nicely composed. Not quite centered, which is my style.
- Good use of Depth of Field? I can't tell if the sfotness is due to the narrow DOF or if you went crazy with NeatImage. There are parts of the image that are soft right next to parts that are details. It doesn't quite look natural. Maybe you should have gone for a wider DOF?

Lighting
- Good use of light? You have good light, but you also have some blown highlights on the handle. Soft the light or under-expose it to give us more details in the feathers in the center.
- Good use of shadows? Yes. The shadows are good on the front of the handles and the front of the bag has a nice gradual shading.

Aesthetics/Artistic Appeal:
- Colors and Contrast. Good job on the contrast between the light pink and the black.
- What is my reaction or feelings? Well, I gave it a 6 and you had heavy competition in backlighting. I keep leaning in to look at the feathers on the right edge. I love the details over there.

Predator
by joycobb

Comment by diannarae:
I love the feel here. Nicely done.

Predator
by joycobb

Comment by Gallatin:
Shame on that mean ole putty tat! (I would have to give it a 0!) Nice shot, good luck in the challenge.

Predator
by joycobb

Comment by vtruan:
Interesting take. Shot okay for sure to me

Predator
by joycobb

Comment by mike747:
Sad and yet I find this picture funny:)
It's going to my favourites!!
BTW it's a nice presentation of the food chain.

Predator
by joycobb

Comment by Alain:
Hey... this is my cat... ;-)

Predator
by joycobb

Comment by OrionThe Hunter:
nice Kitty