Needle Music
by posthumous

Comment by spiritodifirey:
The picture is mostly blurry, which causes it to lose its interest.

Needle Music
by posthumous

Comment by Rachel53:
I like how the image looks kinda blury

Needle Music
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Comment by tootsweet:
I love this whistling reeds. They are fun to play with and haunting to hear in the wind. That being said, I think you have stretched the pattern idea a really long way to get this in. There is a slight color pattern on the stalks but you have effectively removed it with your dof choice. It is a nice well-thought shot and would probably do really well in a different challenge.

Moody Self Portrait
by posthumous

Comment by skewsme:
goof :)

Needle Music
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Comment by cyclingtmb:
Nice idea, good unique color, and lines which lead the eye.

The Wind Rose
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Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

I seem to "draw" your pictures a lot. I can't decide if it is fate, karmic retribution, or a conspiratorial re-education plan.

Compositionally, it is well balanced and the red umbrella does well to attract, and keep, the viewers attention.

Technically, it is well focused, lit, exposed and processed. It has a good level of contrast and the details are visible throughout.

What I like the best, though, and what I suspect may have put some people off is that the person is completely hidden from the viewer. I like that. It speaks of "everyman" and could be any one of us in that same situation. It also reminded me of my freshman year at Appalachian State where I actually attempted to carry an umbrella, only to have it blown inside out repeatedly (Upperclassmen just buy a big poncho to cover their backpack and what not).

I think it is a very well done shot, on several levels, and would have like to see it score higher. Great work, once again.

Karma

Needle Music
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Comment by snaffles:
nice muted colours, very still comp.

Needle Music
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Comment by Yo_Spiff:
In spite of the strong golden cast, probably from a sunset, I find this a soft and relaxing image.

Needle Music
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Comment by shaundp:
good tonal range

Needle Music
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Comment by karmat:
Very impressionistic. I like the extreme shallow dof and the little burst of color in the background is a nice contrast. I find myself wanting to push apart whatever that is and see what the purple is.

It's a nice shot. Hope the voters don't chew you up too badly. :)