Barn
by David Ey

Comment by inspzil:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - I like the angle from which this photo was taken. Its a little different than the norm. I really like the way the trees frame in the barn. I could do without the fence, but what can you do? Knocking it down for a few photos seems pretty unreasonable. I like the way the tree on the left has some continuity with the bush right under it, like it's reaching all the way down to the ground. Not a super compelling subject, but for what it is, I think you did a nice job composing this photo.

Technical - I really do not like the colors of this shot. This would be one that I would've made sepia and possibly even added a little grain to it so as to make it look very old. I believe the blue tones in this photo are the main reason it was not terribly well received by the voters. I think you threw them a fastball when they were expecting a curve and it stunned us. I'm not saying its not DUOtone, but it definitely one that caught me off guard.

Overall - I think besides the color issue, the photo is pretty good. Unfortunately the color issue is a very major one and cannot easily be overlooked by the voters, myself included. Best of luck to you in all your pursuits. - Bob

Hickorymanor
by David Ey

Comment by jmsetzler:
This is the house that Setz built :)

Hickorymanor
by David Ey

Comment by tfarrell23:
wow...

Hickorymanor
by David Ey

Comment by Becky:
The plants add nice texture to the photo.

Hickorymanor
by David Ey

Comment by Imagineer:
Yes, and with the new extension of the patio I should imagine this is prime real estate...

Hickorymanor
by David Ey

Comment by skief:
Not my idea of home

Hickorymanor
by David Ey

Comment by Firstrich1:
...another Mans castle.

Barn
by David Ey

Comment by GeneralE:
I like playing with unusual duotone colors, but I don't think this quite works unless you're planning to look at it under a "black-light" at a rock concert...

Hickorymanor
by David Ey

Comment by casualguy:
So this is where Setzler's studio is (nice one:).... LOL!

Barn
by David Ey

Comment by wetland:
really unusual...not sure I would have selected this duotone but gotta admit it imparts an emotion. Neat idea and excellent photography.