Hydroponic Waldo
by posthumous

Comment by dr rick:
Greetings from the Critique Club

An unusual composition. The photo is split into two seemingly unrelated halves. The right side is lighter and the view more expansive, so it tends to attract the eye more strongly even though it's a bit blurry. The left side has two strong diagonal lines that lead the eye back to the right side, and the person is positioned near the edge. All these combined together are very effective in hiding the person, which was the main idea of the challenge here. In that respect, wonderful job!

But as a photograph, this really doesn't work for me. The two halves are just too different, with nothing to unify them. Once I've "found waldo", the photo just doesn't hold my interest. Which is too bad, because the textures on the left side are great. If they continue to the left a bit, I think turning the camera a bit left so that the post and woman are on thirds would make a more compelling photo (although not hiding the person nearly so well).

You're an experienced photographer, so I assume you made a conscious choice here to take the less conventional approach. A lot of people like it; there are a lot of positive comments here. Kudos on a successful photo!

farmscape
by posthumous

Comment by HeiSch:
a very nice shot. may be a little dark though. The bright sky is not adding much.

Clones For Sale
by posthumous

Comment by SandyP:
This is AWESOME!!!!

Clones For Sale
by posthumous

Comment by jaysonmc:
This was one of my favorites in the challenge. I voted a 7, though that is high for me. Didn't think this was you. Terrific idea and execution.

Clones For Sale
by posthumous

Comment by colorcarnival:
I did not vote in this challenge but I did glance thru and this one caught my eye. I thought it was freaky cool and very well done. Excellent composition. I hope the kids think this is a riot!

Clones For Sale
by posthumous

Comment by hanneke:
this was one of my faves in the challenge. way under-rated!

Clones For Sale
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Comment by yanko:
Very clever. Funny that Borders is reflected in the window. Aren't they clones of Barnes and Noble? :P

farmscape
by posthumous

Comment by C_Steve_G:
I think your mid-tones should be lighter, would remove the dark look to your image.
Or, my monitor needs calibration...

Self Broken
by posthumous

Comment by lovethelight:
huh? alright it hink its cool how the chain is blocking the face but the bright spots in the plastic just don't work in my opinion

farmscape
by posthumous

Comment by mohhomad:
It's a little dark for my taste. I'd like to see a little more contrast as well.