Ascension
by snaffles

Comment by spiritualspatula:
Excellent use of leading lines to emphasize the magnitude of the scene. It really makes the viewer feel insignificant to what is happening.

Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes
by snaffles

Comment by seasalty:
Okay.

Chickadee and berries
by snaffles

Comment by JacksonGariety:
Greetings form the Critique Club! :D

First of all, great shot, very disappointing you didn't get at least a 5.5. But when life gives you lemons... blah, blah, blah. The first thing I notice in the photo is the bird, kudos for that, and the slick, lustrous berries really are icing on the cake. The pin-drop white background and DOF in the branches really just takes me away. Congratulations on that, but I can tell you the first major flaw here is the flat lighting on your bird. The problem with this is that your bird is the subject and your shooting for a bird challenge. The chest of the Chickadee is almost flat gray, taking loads away from the overall impact of the photo. In addition to that, the bird is annoyingly grainy, a tad out of focus, and all the black ares of the head wash together, disallowing you from seeing the bird's eye. Your background looks great, it finishes the image off with a nice touch everyone looks for in an image. The big problem here is that your subject, the Chickadee, looks like you cut & pasted it in there form another photo. I'm guessing that's why you got such a low score on one of the best photos in this challenge. Fantastic composition and lighting, but the dynamics on the subject and the detail quality on the image in general is very poor, especially on the Chickadee. Sorry about your low score, but I was just looking through your portfolio, and the composition on those pictures is amazing! You've got a great eye, I'll be looking forward to seeing more of your work. Hopefully that helped you! if you have any questions just message me.

- ColemanGariety
The DPChallenge Critique Club

Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes
by snaffles

Comment by snapturtle:
I really like the star effect of the "diamonds". However, I think a crop below the model's knees would have kept the focus on the shoes and off the legs. I would have given this a higher rating if not for the lines that lead the eye off the picture.

Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes
by snaffles

Comment by Balko:
love the starbursts 7

Ascension
by snaffles

Comment by littlegett:
Interesting concept, fun perspective, though not pushed enough. There is just something missing here and that angular piece on the view left is a distraction for me. Moreso then the one on the right. Also I think I would have liked a bit more concept if the camera was moved a step or two to the viewer left. To bring in more of the vertical ascension aspect with the windows.

Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes
by snaffles

Comment by Nadine_Vb:
Hope these shoes doesn't have to be used any more :) The sparkle is great

Chickadee and berries
by snaffles

Comment by OmanOtter:
You were robbed.

Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes
by snaffles

Comment by Magnumphotography:
Stands out well! Your going to get a great score on this one!

Chickadee and berries
by snaffles

Comment by Tammster:
Great b&w!