"Gotta Have It!"
by Patsfan

Comment by BigJohnson:
As a photo, I really like the contrasting colours. As an ad, it looks a bit creepy to me.

"Gotta Have It!"
by Patsfan

Comment by Katmystiry:
Nice focus on the can, lighting on the hand seems a bit too bright

Memories Of A Good Afternoon
by Patsfan

Comment by hotpasta:
nice sepia tones

Memories Of A Good Afternoon
by Patsfan

Comment by docurrie:
I like the mood you have created with this shot, just a tad blown out in the center.

Memories Of A Good Afternoon
by Patsfan

Comment by david_c:
Wonderful sepia/soft focus post processing technique. Next time, lay down on the path for a unique PoV.

American Cream
by Patsfan

Comment by freakin_hilarious:
**Critique Club**

First off, this is a very pleasing image. I like the sense of tranquility created by the whole scene. I can imagine sitting in the grass on a cool evening just watching this guy wandering and grazing. I'm not usually a fan of horses in general, but this is well done and would have garnered a 6 from me had I voted. I think for the DPC masses, a 5.76 is a very good and appropriate score for this shot.

If I were to try to improve the score, there are a couple of changes I would make. First, the horse is obviously the center of attention, and the surrounding area helps set the mood, but it is a bit distracting in a couple of places/ways. I would recommend cropping out the brighter grass at the very bottom of the image and cloning out (or not including in the first place) the black rectangle in the water on the left. Your processing looks really good except for the (to me) overly saturated yellows. This shot would probably look really good as a B/W or duotone even.

Overall, great job!
Please feel free to shoot me a PM if you have any comments or questions.
Nathan

Message edited by author 2008-09-04 12:36:48.

American Cream
by Patsfan

Comment by Techo:
Splendid shot, Pat. This made my top10. I like the softness, and it's sharp where it counts.

Duck (by HarryY)
by Patsfan

Comment by violinist123:
Lot of pixelation, especially in the patch of blue adjacent to its beak. I'd dial the saturation down a good deal, at least on those background areas.

Memories Of A Good Afternoon
by Patsfan

Comment by photokariangel:
absolutely breathtaking in my eyes, i love the sepia tones, and the path that leads into nowhere. great job.

Memories Of A Good Afternoon
by Patsfan

Comment by Nuzzer:
The image does not convey the emotion the title describes, the shot lacks a defined subject - is it the near path? the far path? the trees?