Peakin' Round the Corner
by OneSweetSin

Comment by briphoto:
The composition and lighting in this photo are not too bad. I liked especially the right side of the photo, where the columns draw your eye in. But, the photo seems to go nowhere, except maybe to draw your eyes straight to the person who is supposed to be "hidden". The focus is the worst part of this shot, the foreground is in focus, but the background is not, and it doesn't enhance the picture at all. The challenge is met, because the person is not in plain view. If it were not for the yellow on the person they would almost blend in perfectly.
Don't be too discouraged, this was a hard challenge, as is evidenced by the lower number of submissions. I didn't submit to this one myself.

Rhythm in White by Mother Nature
by OneSweetSin

Comment by DougPaz:
Looks almost like a Rorshach test! Let's see, it's a woman's profile with long blonde hair!! Good capture, nice eye.

Support
by OneSweetSin

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

COMPOSITION
The strong vertical motion really pulls the viewer into this one. The foremost pillars frame the shot nicely, and it works being symmetrical. (Sometimes shots that seem to be intended to be symmetrical, are just a touch off adn it is difficult to tell if it was intentional or not.)


TECHNIQUE
You have done well to have the front pillars focused, and having focus throughout the picture, though the grass does seem a little fuzzy. Maybe you could have used a slightly larger aperture number, slowed down the shutter a touch, and gotten more focus and detail shown. Also, itis a little "drab" in that the pillars are all the same color (I know, that's out of your control) and the grass as well. I would suggest boosting the contrast and converting it to black and white. If you really wanted color, maybe saturating the grass (not a lot you can do with Carolina grass in February!)


OVERALL EFFECT
Great subject for the challenge. I think the picture would have had a little more oomph if the colors were a little more bold, or if there were some more contrast. Too bad there wasn't a bright red sign at the end or something to really be a focus spot.

His First Grade Sweetheart
by OneSweetSin

Comment by zadore:
Very cute kid, but the focus is off, the background/surroundings are way too busy and distracting, a bit over exposed. Composition is very good in terms of subject placement.

Yesterday and Tomorrow?
by OneSweetSin

Comment by albright1:
Your skewed angle is PERFECT for this shot! Great title, too.

Yesterday and Tomorrow?
by OneSweetSin

Comment by Lustre:
Such an aggressive angle for this shot - it helps create an uneasy feeling. Focus is fine. The image looks washed out, but the building in the lower left implies that the levels are already maxxed out. Focus is good.

His First Grade Sweetheart
by OneSweetSin

Comment by karmat:
Great, natural capture of the little girl's face It is a little blurry, so I suspect a slightly faster shutter or ISO might help, if possible. If not, back up, put a tissue of the flash, and use it.

Yesterday and Tomorrow?
by OneSweetSin

Comment by ChrisW123:
The yellow is too weak. The bright building on the left is also distracting, and the tilt of the pic doesn't really do anything for me.

Yesterday and Tomorrow?
by OneSweetSin

Comment by mcrael:
Photo looks too light - would prefer brighter colors and more contrast. I also find the architecture on the left to be distracting.

His First Grade Sweetheart
by OneSweetSin

Comment by FranziskaLang:
I have to admit that "Love" does not come to mind when looking at this photo w/out the title, but I can see where you are going. Overall, the photo has some potential, but also some flaws that give it a "snapshot" kind of feel. I like how the girls are lined up in a row that flows diagonally through the photo. I like that most of them are wearing read which emphasizes the diagonal. Overall, the photo isn't quite as sharp as it needs to be and seems al ittle washed out. The first girl has a table behind her head that's distracting. A slightly different angle could've taken care of that.