My Grandmother's Christening gown - 1911
by xianart

Comment by Rebecca:
Hello from your CTP2 thread!

Irving Penn or no, I think this photo is a little too straightforward to be competitive on DPC. There is such gorgeous detail in the gown that it's a pity the light is so harsh. I would have liked to see a more diffused light and more use of shadow to really bring out the stitch detail.

Also, in a concept challenge like "Something Old", it's never a good sign when you have to tell your audience that the subject is old. The photo should project that concept all on its own. The worn green blanket is a good start, it gives a sort of musty implication, but it just doesn't go far enough.

Dick: Private Cock
by xianart

Comment by Rgarcia:
The title is somewhat subliminal, isn't it?

Dick: Private Cock
by xianart

Comment by Matthew:
Funny! Very grainy (intentional?) . Nicely lit - door is done v well.

Through a Glass Darkly
by xianart

Comment by Gunnsi:
Comment from a member of your own commenting club :-)
I love this picture. I voted "9".
What is good in it?:
1. It is mystical. Lets the Viewer speculate on how it is possible to have reflections from the outside while taking picture out through the window.
2. This could also be a book cover for a story of a girl that has been abused in some way.
3. The colours are great.
4. The first comment you got on this picture: "To me it crosses the threshold from DP to Digital Art." For me Advanced editing is exacly that, Digital Art and it is great in that way.
5. Good haircut :-)
6. To make all the editing worth wile you show one window (without glass) almost without editing. Makes this picture work.
What could have been done better?:
1. Dunno
2. There is no nr. 2.

Message edited by author 2006-05-10 20:25:41.

Dick: Private Cock
by xianart

Comment by posthumous:
Dick is sitting on the floor of his office drinking booze? That's just sad. I love the shadow of the chicken in distress and the room on the right for text. Good, funny work.

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
by xianart

Comment by Lorenza F:
+2 point bonus from me because you ruined a clock to take the photo (at least, I think you did)
this shows a degree of commitment that deserves to be rewarded (lol)

Dick: Private Cock
by xianart

Comment by sjturner:
great idea and shot but too much noise

Dick: Private Cock
by xianart

Comment by saintaugust:
ahahahahaha wow... 8

Through a Glass Darkly
by xianart

Comment by DigiFotoBuddy:
Greetings from your own critique club.

First Impression
Nice shot, but be bit artsy for some crowd on DPC.
Composition:
Very good composition. Nice tight crop.
Subject:
As I said it may be little bit artsy for some DPCers, I am affraid I am one of them.
Technical (Colour and light):
The color and lighting is perfect. It's too much overprocessed for my taste.
Improvement:
In order to score high on DPC, majority of the crowd need to be pleased. I have a feeling that it scored bit low due that fact.
Summary:
Meets the challenge criteria, but I did not like the PP.

Congrates on your Personal Best.

Message edited by author 2006-05-08 07:13:41.

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
by xianart

Comment by Geee:
nice idea