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snafflesComment by macrothing: 
Critique Club Critique
First Impressions
Tough pick.. I didn't vote in this Challenge, nor am I
very familiar with
heida's work. However, I am familiar enough to give my first instant impression of this image which was: the feel/finish/processing is not dramatic enough to be distinctly in the style of
heida, in my opinion. The subject/context and scene are quite 'dark', but my interpretation of most of the images of
heida's that I have viewed is that, the subjects themself are rarely 'dark', but the mood and/or processing gives them a dark feel, which is usually contrasted by an innocence or other contrary and complementary aspect. Hopefully that makes sense. However, that is my interpretation of her art, this is obviously yours - and that is one of the beauties of admiring art, we all see something different.
Photograph Information, Technicals & Composition Review
With this scene as is, and using it for this Challenge, I wonder whether a variation in your technicals would have allowed more mood and drama to come into play and light up the scene differently. I like the light coming through the window, but the lack of discernible detail in the foreground, which takes up quite a bit of the frame, is detracting from the interest on the landing/up the stairs. The details discernible in the ceiling dominate too much, and again, draw the attention away from the most interesting aspects of the image (in my opinion), which are the window and possibly the door/doorway. The doorway being 'chopped' makes it a minor feature however.
The broken railings/'sticks' (which on first view I assumed was ironwork/castings), perhaps are an interesting element, however from this angle/perspective are not showcased well enough to be identifiable enough to add to the image.
Comments, Score & Placement Review
118/126 and a score of 4.57 is pretty low, but this is/was a very difficult Challenge. To try to submit an image without a human in it, made it even more difficult to emulate this lady's distinctive style.
Your one comment in-Challenge eludes to perhaps not a strong contender for this Challenge (or maybe they weren't concerned with that, hard to tell), however liked your originality regardless (and their score reflects that). Your other post Challenge comment seems to be familiar with her work and gives a good indication of why they thought the entry not so strong for this Challenge, which is good feedback to receive.
Summary
A little more context and simplicity, coupled with some 'distinctive processing elumation' would likely have given this a little more strength. However as mentioned above, a very difficult Challenge to shoot for, and almost as difficult to receive votes from others who may not be familiar enough with the work of the artist honored, [user]heida[/i].
Photographer found comment helpful.
