Recreation
by Zeus

Comment by pixelpig:
a pet using the pet door to hurry inside the house?

Recreation
by Zeus

Comment by cwainwright:
I can see a tree and bushes and grass, which aren't macro, and whatever the close up thing is that I would assume is the subject is out of focus.

Recreation
by Zeus

Comment by okiesisi:
a cats paw? I can't really say this is pleasing, but it is puzzling. Why the black circle outline?

Recreation
by Zeus

Comment by annig:
kitty cat paw?

Recreation
by Zeus

Comment by xianart:
flying cat? i have no idea. i'll be back.

Recreation
by Zeus

Comment by Monique64:
Taking a photo of the yard from the inside of something. Too much distraction.

Recreation
by Zeus

Comment by DistantColours:
this looks like the intended subject is way out of focus

Oh Porcelain God, I Pray to Thee!
by Zeus

Comment by Zeus:
Yup, you're right! I knew it wouldn't score well, but I couldn't resist. Yes, the puke is fake. Chicken dumpling soup and BBQ sauce for the color. Thank you!

Message edited by author 2007-06-13 23:51:22.

Lover of Life
by Zeus

Comment by stphw:
A remarkable photo! Even without the light writing, the night photo is terrific! I love the spotlights of light - there's subtle yet create interest. It's nicely framed - except maybe that shadow on the right and the white thing in the bottom left corner. The writing is magnificent. It really fits the challenge and looks great! I do wish you had made full use of the 640 pixels!

Oh Porcelain God, I Pray to Thee!
by Zeus

Comment by eamurdock:
Greetings from the critique club! This is my second image ever to critique, and, well... wow!

Pros:

Well, if you're looking for a powerful, viceral image, this works - it does inspire a strong reaction. And the fake (please let it be fake) puke looks very good.

Cons:

I think you know the answers here, but first of all you (as you knew going in) turned off a lot of voters; DPC voters don't vote high for "ick" as an emotion. The composition is also very busy; if the "humor and shock" element were removed I don't think you'd see many people defending the "artistic quality" of the piece; I also don't think that's what you were going for as your portfolio makes it abundantly clear that you know how to take an aesthetically pleasing shot.

Challenge:

I, for one, appreciate creative takes on challenges, and as an atheist am not bothered by your message particularly... but again from the voters perspective you're going to turn some people off with this take of what is a very serious subject to many.

Overall, I think you knew what you were signing up for when you submitted!

-Evan