Poker parisien (submitted BEFORE the contest Triptych)by
Rino63Comment by karmat: CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
Awesome collection of images. I am truly surprised that it didn't score/place higher.
Each of the shots, on their own, are very strong. There are good colors and details present, and each one is interesting, in its own right. I think the arrangement of the ones you have chosen are a bit haphazard, though.
The flower in the bottom right works well. The trees and reflection in the upper left would be better placed in the lower left, with the tower picture on top. That way, the tower and moon is pointing toward the center of the shot rather than feeling like it was falling out.
Another tiny nitpick, the border around the outside of the images, and between the left two is thicker than the border down the middle. It doesn't sound like much, but it adds to the "not planned" feeling of the overall shot. I think cropping the people picture tighter would give you the few pixels you need to be wider apart.
I daresay that you could have used the tower alone in this study and done well. It has an interesting perspective and composition.
This would make an excellent postcard, I think.
If I need to further explain or clarify myself, please feel free to contact me.
karma
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