signs of sea dogs
by andres

Comment by kiwiness:
Nice light!

signs of sea dogs
by andres

Comment by zadore:
Your sign is a bit dark and doesn't seem to be the focus of the image. nice sky and scenery.

signs of sea dogs
by andres

Comment by dougmc1:
I love it!

signs of sea dogs
by andres

Comment by tomzinho:
sign is underexposed - using your flash might have helped w/out affecting th rest of the photo

tired of sex
by andres

Comment by emorgan49:
Hello from the Critique Club. Sorry I am a bit slow. I don't know how to take this photo. I'm not sure what you were thinking when you submitted it since it is your first and only submission. There are several ways I can take it so I am going to write three different reviews.

Review #1 - You are a jerk!
What is THIS? I am a little old lady. Do I really need to look at this? There are kids as well as oldies who submit to and vote on these challenges. There was a discussion of that was appropriate and inappropriate. Several images have been disqualified for blatant sexuality. Is this submitted for it's shock value? If so, go look for attention somewhere else.

Review #2 - This is a joke!
And a pretty funny one too. I find that photographers are a pretty up tight bunch. I think they are always trying to prove to the world that photgraphy is art, that it takes talent. and is not just a cheaters way to paint or draw. On this site people get really worked up about their score and the rules. It is refreshing to see a tongue-in-cheek submission.

Review #3 - This is a serious submission!
Believe it or not, I gave this picture a seven. I don't know the song but I've heard of the band. Didn't they do that Buddy Holly song? I'm tired So tired I'm tired of having sex (so tired) . I imagine loud rock, lots of drums, screaming lyrics and some feedback.. Am I close?

The composition of this photo is very nice. the package and the condom make a strong diagonal and the shadows make a weaker diagonal in the othe direction. nice. I like the upright torn part of the package and it's corresponding shadow. they seem to represent....ummm...you know...uprigtness. The condom is is certainly tired looking. The colors are nice, the three colors balance eachother. The lighting is very good.

Techinically I agree with the commenter who thought that the white balance was off. I also think that the dark values are off. If the contrast was increased slightly do you think the browns and blues would look richer and less washed out? The lighting is very good, as is the focus.

How sad to be tired of sex. And how sad that the condom has become the symbol of sex. Back when I was young and wild and the dinosaurs roamed the earth and HIV didnt, a condom was just the least preferred method of birth control. This picture, with it's title, packs an emotional punch. It represents the ultimate in youth alienation. Yep, this picture looks bored (but not boing).
I'm tired of having sex (so tired)
i'm spread
So thin
I don't know who I am (who I am)

Now for the disclaimer- remember that this review is just the opinion of one (far from expert) person. And sorry for the duplicate review. Just shows how opinions can differ.


Message edited by author 2003-01-20 11:58:18.

tired of sex
by andres

Comment by timj351:
This is nicely focused and well lit but it has very little impact on me aside form it containing sexual content. I don't know how showing a condom out of it's package conveys the idea of being tired of sex. If anything, it suggests that you are about to enjoy sex. It just doesn't seem to match the theme to me. It is too well lit and is absent of any kind of mood. Your choice of colors and the softness and length of the shadows are good. Compositionally it is pretty ordinary with the content placed squarely in the center of the frame. The lighting and the composition are probably just the way you wanted it and for that you did a fine job in execution, however I just find this photo to be lacking in visual and emotional impact. Score 5

Tim
Critique Club

tired of sex
by andres

Comment by johnny_justjohnny:
maybe would've been cool on bathroom tiles-

tired of sex
by andres

Comment by jimmythefish:
Weeezer...nice, though the lighing is a bit harsh. The image starts to degrade towards the left, and is a bit blown out at the right. White balance isn't really nailed. Good composition, though.

tired of sex
by andres

Comment by HBunch:
Well, what can I say? Focus and clarity are excelent. As well as lighting. The subject matter however does nothing for me. The background is good, nothing distracting in the photo. Good luck in the challenge.

tired of sex
by andres

Comment by dodobird:
I guess not a subject I would have considered to photograph, but nicely executed except for the shadow.