18, 19, 20...
by Ben

Comment by nova:
Overall I like this shot but there are a few things I note that detract from it for me. The vertical bar on the left of the photo really draws my eye away from the subject, especially considering how bright it is. The crop, too, so tall and narrow. I think I understand that you were emphasizing the lankiness of the fellow by doing so, but it makes me hesitate... not sure about it.

I do like the composition, however. Others commented that he is just hanging there but to me it communicates exhaustion and fatigue. The exposure is good but the b/w conversion is a bit bland in my opinion. Overall a nice first entry... it scored much better than my first! :o)

Caffe Latte
by Ben

Comment by nova:
I'm trying to understand the story this picture tells... it seems to suggest to me a tragedy of some sort... heart attack? and the cup was spilled onto the floor? It seems to be a stretch for entry into the INDULGENCE challenge.

Technically, the photo seems a bit soft (that is, not sharply focused) and the color and contrast seem bland, sort of monotoned. I think your score of just over 5 is a good score for this photo.

Squirrel
by Ben

Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
nice attempt at capturing the movement but overall i think it doesnt work. you did get the sqirrel in nice focus but the rest of the pic doesnt really look good at all. maybe if you made the blur more dramatic. and uniform. sorry

18, 19, 20...
by Ben

Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
I love this one. wish I could be more critical but its great. :)

Caffe Latte
by Ben

Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
I a litle more DOF would have helped but I like everyting else about this photo. nice job.

Daisy Chain
by Ben

Comment by scotthadl:
lost the detail in the pettels.

Daisy Chain
by Ben

Comment by vien:
the background is great for "bokeh", but I found the lighting is a bit too hot on the main subject.

Daisy Chain
by Ben

Comment by CVette:
Nice DOF and effect

Daisy Chain
by Ben

Comment by glad2badad:
This is a nice image. Kind of wish you had either included more of the top daisies (cut off), or eliminated them by cropping this down a bit. The bokeh might pop a little more with some levels and contrast adjustments. Also looking over-exposed on the whites for the subject daisy.

Close, just not quite there. Good luck with the challenge.

Caffe Latte
by Ben

Comment by Gatorguy:
I get the indulgence, but the image just doesn't have much "wow" factor. I don't have any suggestions to help either. 5