Fence repair
by dsterner

Comment by Tez:
More contrast needed.

Fence repair
by dsterner

Comment by fencekicker:
Was it windy? Seems a bit out of focus/blurred. Waldo is very easy to spot.

Fence repair
by dsterner

Comment by jonfrommk:
Well the red top kinda gives it away. Interesting shot

Earth: untouched
by dsterner

Comment by jpochard:
I think this is one of your best technical shots. Nice color, focus and composition. The setting itself is nice, but not wow. The clarity of your focus adds texture to the shot and the colors make it pop as well.

Channel mixer 1834.jpg
by dsterner

Comment by jpochard:
This one has some "pop" to it and all the small lines kind of create a chaotic abstract. I think this was a good choice for bw.

1 015_pine_cone.jpg
by dsterner

Comment by jpochard:
This simple shot is one of my favorites of your so far. I think the simplicity is a key here. I would like a little more darkness to the contrast, but I tend to go overboard that way :) I like the composition and the dof. The whites in the background make a nice natural setting to set off your subjects.

A Day in a Small Town USA
by dsterner

Comment by jpochard:
Again, I think a nice idea. This one is clearer and has nice contrast. The composition could be more interesting and I would rotate a bit to straighten the vertical lines of the poles. I love photos that tell a story, and this one does!

The Adolescent Homo-Sapiens: Lesson 1- Flirtation: Passing Notes
by dsterner

Comment by jpochard:
I just love this idea and wish the technical aspects would carry it better. Out of focus, yes...but also not much attention to creating a pleasing composition and lines. Also very shadowy and unappealing lighting. I don't mean to be harsh. Looking over your portfolio to make comments, it seems you love to take pictures! That's great! I hope hanging around here will encourage some creative growth in working on the basics like composition, lighting, and clarity. It seems you have some really good ideas, but need to take the extra time to double check these things. I'm no expert, so take my critique as you will :)

St. Patrick's Day Dancer
by dsterner

Comment by jpochard:
Look at those curls! Nicely done candid, but not what I would probably define as a portrait. Looks just a tad blurry on the eyes, which I think is very important in a person shot. Nice colors.

Mr. Lincoln
by dsterner

Comment by magenmarie:
Nice composition and contrast.