Radiance
by Maverick

Comment by liltritter:
I really like it. DOF, the colors, and everything. Well done.

Capitol Nights
by Maverick

Comment by e301:
from the underneath of the Crtique Club

Technically, there is nothing to criticise here, of course: great detail, definition, light and so on. Especially given the sutter speed. The problem comes with entering essentially an architectural shot into a texture challenge, despite the wording of the challenge details. I've done that myself, and there's no point bemoaning it, even to yourself, just learn the lesson and get on. Folks just aren't really going to consider it suitable, I fear.

One other thought that comes quickly to mind: your chosen aspect ratio, and the inclusion of that lower wall and the flag, make this shot more about the building perhaps than the texture of the decoration of the dome itself; a bit of judicious cropping, to emphasise the textural elements of it, might have helped your score over the 6 mark.

Capitol Nights
by Maverick

Comment by dahkota:
you were robbed on this one. The tones are excellent as is the DOF.

223
by Maverick

Comment by dahkota:
okay, so your car is more dynamic than mine. Ha! It is an excellent image and I love the composition/crop you did. Really generates action in the image.

Capitol Nights
by Maverick

Comment by sherpet:
Magic image...

Capitol Nights
by Maverick

Comment by wsteyn:
Not what you'd expect for this challenge, but the texture is certainly there. Interesting composition, great detail.

Capitol Nights
by Maverick

Comment by Melethia:
I'll give this an "ummm, WOW" for the amazing detail and clarity! Very lovely!

Capitol Nights
by Maverick

Comment by alanfreed:
Damn, that turned out great!

223
by Maverick

Comment by yanko:
I love this. I don't understand why you scored so low. :(

Assateague Ponies
by Maverick

Comment by Jutilda:
AWWW. I like the ground up perspective. Maybe pan back a smidge - the crops a touch tight. Love their coloring.