Primary Oak
by Tarbini

Comment by WILDBLUE:
Excellent shot. Beautiful colors. Great leading lines photo. 10.

Quiet Desperation
by Tarbini

Comment by tcherring:
CRITIQUE CLUB:

Challenge: Definitely meets the challenge. The dog looks like he really does want out!

Technique: I love the tonal finish and the shadows in this shot. You might want to set your focus on the dog next time, as the sharp focus on the fence is a little distracting. (the bright light brings the eye to it, instead of to the dog)

Overall: A really great shot! I am very impressed and intrigued with the shadows and lighting. I think your focus is the only thing here that needs improving.

Primary Oak
by Tarbini

Comment by CreativeFlyPhoto:
i do like the way the crack in teh ground leads you to the tree .. very nice composition of the entire image

Primary Oak
by Tarbini

Comment by gowf67:
Beautiful location....

One Room Schoolhouse
by Tarbini

Comment by BAMartin:
Comment:
Critique Club Critique

(1) COMPOSITION (CONTENT) This is a wonderful photograph. I love the the compositional use of framing with the branch of the tree. I also like the way the light is hitting the front of the old school house, it adds a depth that would not be there if you had chosen to shoot this at a different time of day. Your lighting choice was superb!

(2) BACKGROUND There are a few minor details in the background that would be distracting if they were in the foreground, but you have managed to keep them at a minimum and I am not bothered by them.

(3) CAMERA WORK ,TECHNICAL The DOF is very good, all of the important parts are in sharp focus. Exposure is right on.

(4) DIGITAL PROCESSING ,TECHNICAL Your post processing is good. Wonderful use of black and white. Is very reminiscent of an old movie... perhaps "To Kill a Mockingbird". You have managed to keep your whites very crisp without losing your blacks. That is not always easy to do.

(5)MEETING THE CHALLENGE You have done a fantastic job of meeting the challenge in a refreshing way.

(6) MY OPINION ON THE PHOTO The subject here is wonderful. The way you executed it is great. This was one of the best of the stock pics. I am happy to see your score reflecting this. Well done!

Primary Oak
by Tarbini

Comment by ClubJuggle:
Good shot, but I wonder if you could have composed this differently, with the tree not centered in the frame. Good strong leading lines, excellent color and exposure.

Primary Oak
by Tarbini

Comment by Sonifo:
This is my favorite shot so far. I love the colors, textures and I like how the leading line is bent up. vote 10!

Primary Oak
by Tarbini

Comment by 3boyzMom:
This is my favorite in this challenge! 10 ... The only thing that would make this photo greater is a more saturated sky blue color.

Primary Oak
by Tarbini

Comment by GolferDDS:
Very nice. I like your leading line. The crooked creek takes me right to the tree. I like the accent of the curved hill in the backround. Good job.

Primary Oak
by Tarbini

Comment by JPR:
I'm not a member yet so I can't vote on this challenge. If I could you'de be getting a 10. I looked at all the other pictures and this is the only comment I'm giving. If you don't win I'll shit myself! Great Job. This might be my favorite picture I've seen yet on here. I must remember to come back and mark it as a favorite on Sunday.