The Pier.
by romil

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This is a fantastic shot of a very historic and, going by the comments, sentimental location. Great use of a long exposure, the light id great, the comp, leading lines and dof and pov are all spot on.

So why did it finish relatively low? IMHO, it's the lack of a living being in the shot. Even in silhouette, with just a random stranger (or even yourself) or a couple, strolling along, a seagull perched on the railing...it just cries out for someone to be shown appreciating the pier. You could have used a remote, or set the camera's built-in timer, which would allow you to scurry into place. Even a slightly blurred figure or a ghost, with a longer exposure, would have done wonders for this shot. As it stands I would have given it a 6 - but with just that little bit extra, human/bird/whatever...it would probably be an 8.

Hope this critique has been of help, and if you are able to reshoot, go give some of the suggestions a try! Won't hurt.

Feel free to PM me,

Susan

The Sidewalk.
by romil

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Very brave of you to cross a busy NY street and not get run over by the mobs or traffic :-) A veritable tidal wave of activity and humanity all sweeping towards you, most ethnicities are shown here...as is that infamous NY attitude in more than a few! In terms of comp, well you were shooting blind, but you managed to put us very much in the moment. I love all the colours, they keep the eye busy looking at things. This is one street shot which does benefit from being kept in colour as opposed to b/w.

Overall a very good image, pity it didn't score higher, but then I've never been able to figure out the DPC voters. Keep on entering!

Feel free to PM me

Susan

Black and White.
by romil

Comment by markwiley:
This gentleman need to get a little more sun. He's looking mighty pale. Wonderful catch.

Black and White.
by romil

Comment by Cuttooth:
love how he stands out amongst all the others wearing dark clothes.

Black and White.
by romil

Comment by romil:

Originally posted by IAmEliKatz: Beautiful Shot. Great Capture. Truly Black & White.

:) Thank you!!

Black and White.
by romil

Comment by IAmEliKatz:
Beautiful Shot. Great Capture. Truly Black & White.

DSC_0086
by romil

Comment by markwiley:
Nice capture.

DSC_0086
by romil

Comment by tnun:
yes! bullseye. (cowseye?).

The Pier.
by romil

Comment by Tiny:
Top Tenner for me.

NYC Times Square
by romil

Comment by muur88:
I like the processing and I especially like that the only stare your getting is upfront...Tough crowd round here...I enjoyed it.