Overkill
by timfythetoo

Comment by Kelli:
Trading post...
Funny, this is actually what I was going to do! Though I would have never thought of the lighter fluid (smart guy you are). The flame is excellent.

The Habit
by timfythetoo

Comment by graphicfunk:
I suffer from this stupidity also. Congratulations on your top ten.

The Habit
by timfythetoo

Comment by timfythetoo:
Whooh hooh! Squeezed my way into tenth place after all. Way too many dqs going on around here. Oh well - I get a star.

Overkill
by timfythetoo

Comment by atupdate:
Hello from the Critique Club.

I didn't vote on this challenge so this is the first time I've looked at your image critically. With your experience at DPC, I'm sure you aren't all that disappointed with the score for this image. You know what it takes to win and this image didn't quite have what it takes.

The composition of this image is spot on, the intersection of the roasting fork with the lower right corner, the border, all help make the center framing of the flame work. Probably the thing that affected your score the most is the lack of detail in the flame. The dark space formed by the two merging flames is wonderful and really adds to the image but as your eyes follow the merged flame, the appeal diminishes because of the blown highlights. I'm not sure if this would work but it would be interesting to see if a spot light of some sort could be placed on the marshmallow and thus allow for a shorter exposure time to prevent the blown highlights.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions regarding this critique.

Tim

A Rare Sighting of the Mysterious 20 Foot Long Tiger
by timfythetoo

Comment by snaffles:
great pic!

Walking in the Mist
by timfythetoo

Comment by graphicfunk:
Lovely capture. 7

A Rare Sighting of the Mysterious 20 Foot Long Tiger
by timfythetoo

Comment by Konador:
lol, nice illusion! :)

Aidan and Grandpa bowling
by timfythetoo

Comment by whiteroom:
sweet shot

Dad and His Bowling Alley
by timfythetoo

Comment by liltritter:
When I first looked at the picture I didn't notice the selective desat. When I noticed it, I'm not sure I like it. But then it must be done well, I didn't notice it at first :)

Aidan and Grandpa bowling
by timfythetoo

Comment by liltritter:
Awwwwww. This is one of those shots I would have to frame and hang on the wall. To me it works well in B/W. Nicely done.