To Heaven Or Hell ?
by Mona

Comment by LucidLotus:
Hello from the Critique Club:

First, I really like your take on an often used subject, it has a nice freshness to it. The composition and perspective are excellent, the use of the right-hand rail to lead the eye into the infinite horizon works perfectly for me. I do wish a bit more of that rail was visible in the photo leading towards that top corner, but it works very well as is. I think the use of natural light is great here as it gives almost a tracer light up the rails, helping to guide the eyes as well.

The focus is spot on, on that wooden platform at the beginning of the photo, though I am of two minds about its use (the platform) - in general it makes an excellent point for the eye to begin its travel down the track, and is used very well for that. On the otherhand, taking infinite in consideration, it also serves to cut off the repetitive aspect of the train tracks, and thus removing some of that infinite nature, ie: no beginning & no end. I didn't think of this point of view with my submission either, but it was pointed out and I find it a valid thought.

I really enjoy the detail and contrast shown between the smooth but worn wood and the crumbly dirt & stones - it helps solidify depth in the photo - there are only a few major players in this image and your attention to all of those details really shows. This is an excellent photo. Well done.

The Alchemist
by Mona

Comment by cmangis:
I haven't read the book, but does the box with beads figure into the plot somehow? Anyway, nice colors and detail.

Sacred Water In God´s Nature
by Mona

Comment by crabappl3:
This is a wildly done shot on DPC. I like the sue of black and white. I think you have oversharpened your image, as you have halo's around the drops. The drop off center adds to the interest.

The Alchemist
by Mona

Comment by sonnyh:
Very good detail in the photo. Textures come up strong and the torquoise necklace really draws you in. Like it a lot.

The Alchemist
by Mona

Comment by NascarFan:
The horse shoe worked

Sacred Water In God´s Nature
by Mona

Comment by dsidwell:
Nice tones and lovely clarity here. I don't think you need the title to be so didactically 'sacred.' The photo stands on its own. The mood is clearly sacred. Could use some cropping on the bottom; I can't see the negative space doing much down there. Very well seen and composed.

The Alchemist
by Mona

Comment by Arlene:
good

The Alchemist
by Mona

Comment by reevey:
nice picture, but the box, or at least its contents, seem to be a little strange! did u superimpose them or combine two photos or something? My apologies if not, but well done for the rest of the shot as it is very good!

Sacred Water In God´s Nature
by Mona

Comment by kiwiness:
A technically well composed photo. The large water drop being the main focal point is complemented by the smaller water beads creating a very balanced harmony.

The Alchemist
by Mona

Comment by Roboj:
good book and good pic
wasn't the treasure inside a church?