Stick in the Mud
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment by wardmac:
The girder is a silouette and has no detail. Fill flash would have fixed that without blowing out the background. Way too much noise, evidenced by all the color dots in the sand. The sky is a bit burned and a graduated neutral density filter could have brought some detail to the sky and left the sand properly exposed. And in general it doesn't look "tack sharp" which makes me wonder if you used a tripod or hand held.

I didn't even look through the open challenge, but you asked for constructive criticism and i hope my thoughts help. Remember, we each see thigns a bit differently and thus shoot them a bit differently. What is right for me might not be for you. My own posts are not the greatest. But the fun for me was meeting specific challenges which pushed me to shoot things I normally would not. Thus increasing my own depth of knowledge in this great hobby.

Good luck.

Ward

Stick in the Mud
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment by macrothing:
In response to your request for feedback - My first thoughts are that this is blurry and perhaps too much contrast. There is visible noise from pp. Those are the biggest detractors in this image in my opinion, however you may have done those things intentionally, if so, it is difficult to offer an opinion or suggestions, as only you know what it is you are aiming to create. If not intentional, then I think more detail discernible in the 'stick in the mud', so that the viewer can see what it is (hard to tell from this silhouette). I like that the horizon appears straight but again, the position you have placed it in the frame may be intentional, as may be the position / angle that you placed the 'stick' in / over the water. There appears to be some foreign elements in the fore, which if garbage is not appealing, but could be shells. The highlights are extreme too, including the sky - but again I wonder if this was intentional. Having said that, overall it is quite a dark image (including feel) with no real focal point and not abstract enough to give interest. All my opinion of course. I didn't get to this while voting, but likely wouldn't have scored it very high.

Stick in the Mud
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment by posthumous:
such a strange, unlikable yet inevitable image. I love it.

Stick in the Mud
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment by jlanoue:
what is it?

Beggar Dog
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment by nonney:
I love the photo. Clarity to me is in motion. It bypasses the mind and penetrates the soul. Good Work!

Beggar Dog
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment by citymars:
Wonderful subject, but the lazy point of view (shooting angle) and lack of sharpness really detract.

Beggar Dog
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment by posthumous:
beautiful, sensuous blur. It's like I can feel time rubbing against my skin. That dog is a genius.

Beggar Dog
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment by Venom:
Your focus seems a little soft but I like the motion depicted in the passing people. -BB

Beggar Dog
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment by tjbel05:
Overall composition is busy and focus is soft.

Beggar Dog
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment by VitaminB:
I like the use of motion blur for the passers-by, but would have liked it better if the dog and musician were sharper.