Texas Ranger Michael Young
by bgslaw

Comment by scarbrd:
I'm an Astros fan (although it's been tough lately). Looks like a little overdone on the Neat Image.

Texas Ranger Michael Young
by bgslaw

Comment by wetland:
Looks like some photoshop work was overdone? I am not a guru but the edges seem over sharpened, and some areas appear to be out of focus.

Texas Ranger Michael Young
by bgslaw

Comment by pix-are:
This is the most imaginative pic yet. I really want to give it a good score but I'm a little confused by some of the blur. I don't know if it motion blur or something you did. I have a feeling it's something you did. However, I will give more points because you took a shot that is actually creative, not a coin, dice, or some stupid pic with jellybeans!! 7

I think I could have gone to a 9 without the blur. Sorry!!

Texas Ranger Michael Young
by bgslaw

Comment by Elvis_L:
ok now I am conflicted. The Rangers are my team since I was 5. As of this morning they are in first place at the All-Star break! on the other hand I wish the shutter speed would have been higher as it is a little burry.

you did a great job at capturing the moment when his number was towards you. So I give you an 8 for a completely biased vote:)

Go Rangers!

Texas Ranger Michael Young
by bgslaw

Comment by Djabordjabor:
I don't like the blur

July 4th at the Ball Park at Arlington
by bgslaw

Comment by sailjo:
Nice colors, great shot

July 4th at the Ball Park at Arlington
by bgslaw

Comment by sevilduvarci:
this looks very nice, good capture,8.

July 4th at the Ball Park at Arlington
by bgslaw

Comment by Balko:
0-2 Meets Challenge: 2
0-3 Technical Merit: 3
0-3 Creativity: 2
0-2 Biased Wow Factor: 1
Total = 8

July 4th at the Ball Park at Arlington
by bgslaw

Comment by DefyTime:
Very nice

Lucky Strike
by bgslaw

Comment by Pixelstate:
Greetings from the Critique Club.

Your first lightening photo, really? - Excellent.
You should have seen my first efforts LOL

You received an interesting mix of comments during voting, I am guessing because this is technically very good and a number of voters will be impressed by the cature. The lower votes from those that would expect a better composition.

I really like the sky color and the main subject, the lightening itself is well exposed and captured, but the overall composition is weak. The buildings in the foreground don't add to the shot. It looks like you took an opportunity to capture this from your backroom window and it shows a little. I guess the difference between a good shot and a great shot.

Overall I like it and think that you have done very well. Please, please use this as the beginning and go out and capture more storms. You seem to have a talent for exposure. I look forward to seeing more of your pictures on DPC in the future

Regards

Chris