Golden Session
by empiresbm

Comment by tosk:
It's neat that he's in the air, but he's not really the focus of the photo unfortunately.

3.14 O.C.D.
by empiresbm

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Welcome to the world of dpc!

There are a couple of things about this shot that work really well. First, it is a good idea. It gives the impression of a student, stressed from exams and what not, trying to relax by smoking. Also, the focus and detail on the ash at the end of the cigarette is very nice. I also like the shallow depth of field and how the background is tilted ever so slightly. That keeps it from being static, and gives it a bit of a chaotic feeling, which fits in with the rest of the shot.

I think what probably hurt you the most is that it seems a bit dark, and I had to study it for a few seconds to understand what was going on. In a challenge where people are cruising through, this can be almost fatal for the score. A bit more light on the hand and cigarette would help this, I think. Also, if the hand were more "in" the picture, so that it wasn't hanging out of the frame it would feel more complete as well, I believe. I think that would also help tie the two things together.

Nice shot. It tells a story, and has some really good elements to it. I look forward to seeing your future entries. If I need to further explain or clarify myself, please feel free to contact me.

Karma

Golden Session
by empiresbm

Comment by bananashay:
Nice setting and colors, but the focus seems to be on the structures in the foreground rather than the biker, who gets a little lost against the trees.

Golden Session
by empiresbm

Comment by sunraygp:
the subject, (the sportsman) is to small, a lot more cropping would help

Golden Session
by empiresbm

Comment by MattO:
The shot setup and the concept are nice. The focus is on the foreground and the subject is OOF.

Golden Session
by empiresbm

Comment by unpunkryan:
this would be really good if it was focused on the rider..

Golden Session
by empiresbm

Comment by DrAchoo:
would have been great had it been sharp. 6

Golden Session
by empiresbm

Comment by jsc9306:
He's hard to find.

3.14 O.C.D.
by empiresbm

Comment by JuliBoc:
This is a really cool image. I can see where someone who is struggling with pi would be using up a lot of cigarettes. And I think it is technically very good: Focus/DOF, color, composition, light. I think this was under rated by the voters because they didn't understand it. Don't be discouraged by this.

Golden Session
by empiresbm

Comment by taddzilla:
Good capture, but subject is lost in the trees.