Baby Blues
by shneal13

Comment by ericwoo:
Hey there from the Critique Club

First off, always try to include some info about the shot in the Photographer's Comments section. It really helps out when we know what the photographer was thinking and what equipment/lighting/etc. were used, especially when you request a critique. Secondly, welcome to DPChallenge!

Camera Work/Technical: Great depth of field use and nice exposure. Your darks and lights all have the detail that they need, and nothing is under or over exposed. I think that the focus is just a little off, with more clarity on the hair in front of the eyes, rather than the eyes themselves.

Lighting: It looks like you used natural light for this one. You used it well, keeping the exposure in control, as well as capturing some very nice catchlights in the pup's eyes. I'd like to see a little more balanced lighting on the right side of the frame, but not much is needed.

Composition/Content: Nice composition and pretty good use of the rule of thirds. I think your angle for the shoot could have been decreased just a bit, getting more level with the pup. My only real complaint is that lone hair sitting on the black fabric in the left side of the frame.

My Opinion: I think that this one fits the challenge well. With a little different composition and a bit more lighting, this one could have probably reached the 6 mark.

St. Phillips
by shneal13

Comment by MTPixels:
Nice lines and lighting. Well done.

St. Phillips
by shneal13

Comment by abroken1:
Interesting angle, well cropped.

St. Phillips
by shneal13

Comment by TheStick:
Beautiful sky color! Nice backdrop!

St. Phillips
by shneal13

Comment by KarenNfld:
Nice composition, seems a little bit out of focus, or not sharp enough. A polarizer filter would really make those clouds pop. Or adjusting the contrast might help.

St. Phillips
by shneal13

Comment by Dave Gordon:
I like the way this angle emphasizes the tall cupola and spire. You got a great sky, and there's enough light on most parts of the church to bring out the texture of the stone.

St. Phillips
by shneal13

Comment by tjbel05:
pretty steeple.

St. Phillips
by shneal13

Comment by NoellaSue:
The spire loses focus, but the colors are nice.

St. Phillips
by shneal13

Comment by photo_gadget:
This is a nice photograph. The colors are vivid with a nice sky contrast. It seems a little blurred though, not sure if its shake or light post editing giving that effect.

St. Phillips
by shneal13

Comment by ReM_Fr:
Nice color, but maybe a little bit too dark...