Game Boy Addict
by Kronus

Comment by nodster:
A bit blair witch

Broke My Finger
by Kronus

Comment by DrAchoo:
Well, you certainly don't need me to tell you big frames don't fly on DPC. That cost you right there. (I haven't looked, but I'm sure nearly half your comments mentioned the border.)

I like the composition, lighting and PP. The PP looks to be along Goodman's style who uses Acid a lot. One limiting factor may be the viewer doesn't know if this is staged or real. I think it's because there is nothing else in the frame other than our subject. A real candid of such an event might be worth something; a stanged shot, less so.

Personally, I'm a bit surprised about the 4.9. I think it should rate higher. The frame brought you down and perhaps a lack of "wow". It isn't a bad shot at all though.

EDIT: Well, looks like you only got one comment about the frame. Consider yourself lucky. ;)

Message edited by author 2006-06-02 11:21:19.

To the Bat Sub
by Kronus

Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
It's a little hard to tell what this is, but its certainly interesting as an abstract. even with the title i have no idea what a drop pipe is. lol. I like the way its framed by the ladder though. very cool

The Clarke Clan
by Kronus

Comment by Ben:
There are some odd colours in this shot. The blue graves in the back really add an eerie sense to the shot. While the front row are perfect, wobbling from side to side.

Inspiration
by Kronus

Comment by alien2thisworld:
I think this shot is great. It immediately caught my attention looking through your portfolio. I love the atmospheric effect of the mist, and I think the composition is great. The red plant is interesting, and just off to the left there is a leading path for the eye back into the rest of the photo. The exposure and focus look good, and the DOF works well for this image.

Whatever
by Kronus

Comment by yanko:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

I really like the aggressive crop and how you have yourself off-centered and to the right. The lighting is what holds this back as others have mentioned. Since you're wearing a hood that light source would have probably served you better if it was located below and pointed up or to the left but level to your face so the light would rake over your face from left to right as opposed to diagonally from the top.

I would lose the sunglasses but if you feel it makes the shot then just get more light on it so it doesn't look like it's just a black void. Now there is some lighting on the sunglasses but it's so faint. You could brighten that up more in photoshop or similar using the dodge tool or selectively applied curves/levels. Speaking of levels a straight auto levels would probably fix that strange color cast or convert the image to black white. My rule of thumb is if the color isn't an important part of the image or it's hurting it I'll convert to b/w and if I want color back I'll try out some duotone combinations. The more I look at it I believe this image would look a lot better as a b/w or brown duotone look.

Game Boy Addict
by Kronus

Comment by lifternessjt:
The picture could represent a North American social statement.

Game Boy Addict
by Kronus

Comment by TrynityRose:
Definitely captures the face of the generation.

Game Boy Addict
by Kronus

Comment by ShutterPug:
Nice focus on the eyes, with good catch lights. Some funky graininess in the left hand holding the game boy - lookms very bumpy.

Nikor Mud Cut
by Kronus

Comment by Canadian_eh:
damn... I freak out if i even see dirt around my lense cap. Nice job