Breathe
by funnylooks

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

Hi Funnylooks...

I read your bio on your profile before I started this critique to get a little insight into your interests. First of all, I must apologize for not being a good source of critique on an image of this nature. It's a bit outside of my own style and philosophies. I think the concept here is worthwhile but it may need a little refinement to achieve a photo that you, as well as the general public, will find intriguing on a higher level. I think as far as DPChallenge is concerned, the highlights caught by the light source and the plastic bag may be one of the primary reasons this image didn't score higher. "Conceptual" photography is a tough arena when you are being judged by a very diverse demographic. In your circles of friend on a college campus, this photo would likely have acheived a much higher rating. It would be more in tune with the pop art and culture that thrives in those groups. Everyone around here talks about 'getting outside the box' in thinking and preparation for challenges, but I really don't think that being outside the box is the answer for this type of contest in most cases. With the number and diversity of people here, I believe that simple and straightforward images will outperform others in most cases. Any image that requires more than a few seconds of viewing and thought will get tossed aside during a vote.

I wish you well in your photogrpahy and look forward to seeing more in the future :)

John Setzler

University Lanscape
by funnylooks

Comment by superdave_909:
blue looks a little over saturated

dancing shoes
by funnylooks

Comment by SJCarter:
Scored this a 7 in the challenge. Great high contrast and love the composition. Nice work!

MarieJo
by funnylooks

Comment by SJCarter:
Wonderful capture of a very expressive character. The lighting is a bit harsh here, but I think the processing choice is a good one. I love the playful lines on her face. You've got a good eye for shooting people.

Jaya
by funnylooks

Comment by SJCarter:
Great expression, focus, & DOF. The lighting is a bit harsh though. Not sure if you can tone it down a notch or two to reduce some of the glare in PP or not, but might be worth a shot (IMHO), because I think it's a good shot.

Breathe
by funnylooks

Comment by SJCarter:
I scored this an 8. It has a certain air about it that screams artistic angst (and I love that kinda stuff!). Surprised this didn't finish higher actually, but congrats on your second highest score. I look forward to seeing more and more of your very promising work! :-)

Breathe
by funnylooks

Comment by ursula:
Congratulations, Nani, on your second best score here.

Breathe
by funnylooks

Comment by graphicfunk:
Returning for comments:
An effect well done to lend it an artistic bent, hence the beauty of the composition.

Breathe
by funnylooks

Comment by SJCarter:
Very cool shot...

Breathe
by funnylooks

Comment by chele:
That is just really really cool.