New and old Carlton Bridge
by kblm

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

COMPOSITION
I like how you have composed this shot so that the bridges lead the eyes through the frame, and then rest on teh structure on the right. It is a neat contrast of the bridges.

TECHNIQUE
Your focus does seem to be a bit off. Were you using a tripod? If not, and you don't have one, a lot of times you can get by with using a bag with flour, rice, or something like that in it as a portable bean bag. Put the bag on something, then rest the camera on it. this eliminates any camera/hand shake. Or, since it looks like it was a bright day, I would also try to use a fast shutter speed.

You have some nice colors, but overall teh picture is a little flat. Maybe add some saturation or play with the contrast levels some if you can. That may help bring out the details in your picture. Also, if you have a polarizer, that may have helped your colors have more depth to them.

OVERALL EFFECT
This is a nice picture to look at, and you have met the challenge well.

Best to you in future challenges.
karmat

New and old Carlton Bridge
by kblm

Comment by sns:
Nice angle, could have been a bit sharper.

New and old Carlton Bridge
by kblm

Comment by toeknee:
Image is a little soft. I don't know if that was intentional.

New and old Carlton Bridge
by kblm

Comment by inspzil:
This would be a much better shot if it were clearer. The composition has some nice elements to it with both bridges side by side. The old bridge is far more interesting. A lot of perspectives are possible for this place that could be very effective in terms of conveying a little message.

New and old Carlton Bridge
by kblm

Comment by dsidwell:
Good perspective for contrasting these two bridges. Quite out of focus,however, and may be even more dramatic with more interesting light.

New and old Carlton Bridge
by kblm

Comment by buzzrock:
Too Blurry

New and old Carlton Bridge
by kblm

Comment by W.R.Miller:
Seems just a little soft on the focus side but I really like the composition and lines. Good luck with the challenge!

New and old Carlton Bridge
by kblm

Comment by briphoto:
Nice shot, but not very clear focus

New and old Carlton Bridge
by kblm

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Nice contrast between the two bridges. Challenge well met (two for the price of one!!) Color seems pretty good. Focus - the cement bridge seems to look much better than the steel one. 5 Swash

New and old Carlton Bridge
by kblm

Comment by Silver Fox:
Great shot of the two bridges, nice colours too, I like the concrete bases on the old one with the different colours in them, and then of course the stark white/gray of the concrete of the new bridge with the shadows from the older bridge. Nice job.