A Homecoming at Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI
by melismatica

Comment by e301:
I don't think this image works well in a square crop - it seems to me to cry out for a portrait framing, so that the seat and lampost balance the two figures; so you've made it fit the challenge by forcing a sqaure crop on an image, rathr than finding an image that works in square. There are strong elements here - the mottled light and the textures of the seat could be interesting, but to my eye it isn't effective in the required format.

Everyday
by melismatica

Comment by melismatica:

Originally posted by emmylou: Doh! This should be in the top ten! Well... its in MY top ten!

Thanks a bunch. I'm actually pleased it did as well as it did considering it has so much that the average DPC voter seems to hate (centered subject, blown-out light, b&W). I thought it was funny for the challenge but I also like the image on it's own merit.

Everyday
by melismatica

Comment by emmylou:
Doh! This should be in the top ten!

Well... its in MY top ten!

Everyday
by melismatica

Comment by m_martinhere:
Ok......it took me a minute, but I'm there. Very heart-felt light. Nice job.

A Homecoming at Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI
by melismatica

Comment by espy2:
Brings back memories. I used to go there ALL the time when I lived in Rhode Island. Nice shot.

Why Can't I Be You?
by melismatica

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

This photo didn't score very well for several reasons. First of all, I am not completely sure the subject and technique lend themselves well to the duotone theme. The toning choices you chose don't seem to add to the subject or the mood of the photo. The second issue is that it's a character portrait that very few people will find a connection with. Any photo of a person posted for public consumption needs some element of universal understanding, either in the subject itself or in the presentation of that subject. The high contrast portion of your composition is nice, but I don't care much for the motion blur from the long exposure. I will say that the motion blur may be adding an extra sense of tension in the image, but it's just not my favorite way to present things.

Everyday
by melismatica

Comment by alfresco:
Initial response: positive

I like this photo, simple, effective, interesting. It lacks something and I just can't see what that something may be ... I'm going with 8 to start. Yes, 8 - final answer for now. I'll have to visit later.

Everyday
by melismatica

Comment by Phospective:
Im not such a big fan of black and white photos, but this could only work this way. A nice touch with the chipped paint on the window sill

Everyday
by melismatica

Comment by liefje:
too bright

Everyday
by melismatica

Comment by Nyck:
well we all gota do it,gr8 effect with the lighting