Edge of Desolation
by jerryc12

Comment by michael_p:
fantastic colour usage

Edge of Desolation
by jerryc12

Comment by carisakD70:
I like the contrast in this image...the center of interest (the weed) is just a little too busy

Edge of Desolation
by jerryc12

Comment by puzzled:
I like the colors here. I think this is one of those pictures that needs to be looked at for a while to be appreciated, though (which I did and I do appreciate it).

Edge of Desolation
by jerryc12

Comment by pineapple:
Barbed wire is a nice visual word. Dried dead plants also. Sand is nice too. I wonder if you might have been able to distill the sense of desolation down by removing some elements, reframing, or focusing down? I am not sure. I would just like to see some of the dilution taken out so the image was stronger.

Go
by jerryc12

Comment by kat75:
Wow, you cant see the rest of the traffic signal at all! good job.

Go
by jerryc12

Comment by tony2802:
rest of light needs to be brighter

Go
by jerryc12

Comment by Rankles:
Too small for a start, and whilst you had a good enough concept the execution was poor.

Where Have All The Pictures Gone
by jerryc12

Comment by ericwoo:
Hey there from the Critique Club

First of all, welcome to DPC. I'm always glad to offer critiques and opinions, especially when it's a first entry. Again, welcome.

Camera Work/Technical: One of the biggest voter peeves is image size. Looking through, I see that no one mentioned it, but always try to use the full size parameters that DPC allows. Other than that, there does seem to be a focus issue. It could also be the grain of ISO 1600, but voters like crisp focus and vivid colors.

Lighting: Your lighting is a strength. There are no overexposed areas, and your shadows work well to contrast your subject nicely.

Composition/Content: Your use of empty space also adds strength to the image. You captured very nice detail on the hanger and the wall.

My Opinion: I do get a feeling of emptiness, but I think it could have been amplified by including a bit more of the empty wall. Don't be discouraged, amandalore is right. Voters are sometime hard to figure out. Keep shooting and keep entering. That's the nest way to figure them out.

Eric

Where Have All The Pictures Gone
by jerryc12

Comment by amandalore:
Wow, I gave this a 7. it made me think empty room immediately. dpc voters are weird that way though. good luck in other challenges... the only thing I would have suggested is a little bit sharper and better focus and maybe more wall around the hook would've made people think empty room a bit more

Where Have All The Pictures Gone
by jerryc12

Comment by B74A:
Original, but more macro and wall than room ,to me.