Colour Abandoned
by Coley

Comment by SteveJ:
Greetings from the Critique Club:

Colour Abandoned was your entry in the Transparency II challenge and it is one serious photo.

Technical:
Good use of the maximum permitted size, beautifully focused and good DOF. The desat works superbly and there is no sign of oversharpening, although there appears to be a hint of noise/grain in the frame, however this adds to the overall effect. I could be really picking and start inspecting ever detail, but I won't because the image stands as it is.

Composition:
I like the positioning, it is not quite central in that big square format which makes it feel even more quirky. The reflections in the glass look ghostly and fit the abandoned house very well. My only criticism is that the bottom of the window frame appears to be resting on the ground. I know it isn't, but that is the impression I get, due to the rising ground behind and the long grass. But it doesn't spoil the image in anyway.

Overall:
A stunning image with great imagination. I can't find any faults, other than my brief mention of the hanging bit, and that isn't a fault. Your past images are well scoring and this 7th place is well deserved. A great image for prints. Well Done and I hope this is helpful and constructive.

Steve

Always Having To Juggle My Emotions
by Coley

Comment by graphicfunk:
Again you have outdone yourself. This is a big visual impovement over the earlier attempt because here you took the pumpkin challenge and crowned it with a great delivery of the emotions. I am very happy for your success. CONGRATULATIONS on your BLUE!

Always Having To Juggle My Emotions
by Coley

Comment by Coley:
Big thanks to everyone who looked at, commented on, and/or voted on this shot. Even bigger thanks to everyone for the nice comments following the challenge. As I stated in the thread detailing my setup, I think I will retire this setup for a while. I don't want to suffer any backlash :). Thanks again to all ... Love this site!

Always Having To Juggle My Emotions
by Coley

Comment by Makka:
You got a 10 from me on this one! Very well set up and executed! Congrats on the ribbon!

Always Having To Juggle My Emotions
by Coley

Comment by quark314:
Awesome!!! Great idea & great execution!!! If I were to change one little thing, it would be to try for more of an arc or parabolic trajectory of the pumpkins for more realism. Other than that, SUPERB!!! Congratulations! :)

Always Having To Juggle My Emotions
by Coley

Comment by Latingringo:
Congrats Cole!!! Great Photo, Your becoming one of the regulars at being at the top 10..... Congrats once again!!

Always Having To Juggle My Emotions
by Coley

Comment by Brenb:
Glad you ribboned on this juggle shot. You were so close last time. This was by far the best in this challenge.

Always Having To Juggle My Emotions
by Coley

Comment by susi:
wonderfully done!! That about covers my moods for the day :)

Always Having To Juggle My Emotions
by Coley

Comment by soup:
my only 10 in this one - congrats. i knew it was you.
your jeans look about like mine on any given day ;}

Always Having To Juggle My Emotions
by Coley

Comment by dewey_don:
Very nice shot. Someday i would like to compose something as crips as this.. Well Done..