Modern Colonnade
by eloise

Comment by frisca:
I think your tilt is a little off on this, maybe a degree rotation to sort it out? :) Otherwise, great perspective and pattern.

Urban Abstract
by eloise

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*
And we meet again. Not quite sure why I keep being 'randomly' assigned to your shots, but maybe there is a reason. I have actually seen you growing a bit here. You're seeing different things. Getting creative. I like this.
I see angle here. Creative angle. Not just a snap shot. And I think that is what I notice most. You got up close and personal, you framed well to 1/2 and 1/2 the shot. I wonder though if maybe you had gotten down just a slight bit farther, if you could have gotten a shot of the orange fence, with the building in the background, but the section of the building that was solid, like farther up on the building? Just something to try. I don't really know what the surroundings were like, so might not even be possible.
I also see focus and clarity. The texture of the orange fence (which we call a snow fence here in MI.) is excellent. Really great detail there. Also, I think you blurred the background enough so that we can see it, but so that it is in fact a seperate element from your main subject which I feel is the orange fence.
The chain link fence is also a bit blurred, which says to me that you did not want it to be the main subject, which is a good choice as well.
The lighting could be better in the background (like you have any control over that huh? lol) I think I'd like there to be a bit more lighting in the background, but less lighting on the chain link fence in the forground. Now I'm asking for the world. See how there are some distracting light glares on the chain link fence? We have to see these before we see the orange fence.
I think your subjects are getting a bit more creative, a bit more interesting, however, still not making me get excited here. I got a peek at your matrix shot, and I'm hoping I might get that too as a CC assignment. (meanwhile, you're probably thinking "will this girl just leave me alone")
You set a goal to consistantly break 5. That's really good. Really hard too. lol. I can't do it consistantly. hehe. I know what I want, I can see it. But me and the camera just don't click.
Keep it up, you're definately on the right track.
~Heather~

Modern Colonnade
by eloise

Comment by kirbic:
I like your choice of framing, perspective provides nice effect. Very nice exposure; captured both the natural and artificial lighting elements.

Down-Home Patriotism
by eloise

Comment by Allen:
nice idea the reflecton in the window behind the flag takes away intrest from your picture but it was still done very nicely.

Holes in Reality
by eloise

Comment by Dustin:
good job. nice pic.

Urban Abstract
by eloise

Comment by eloise:
Welp, each photo I submit to a challenge is doing better than the last ... now to see if I can consistently break 5. :-> I'm certainly learning a lot. Next goal - to finish halfway through the pack!

Modern Colonnade
by eloise

Comment by qachyk:
A very good shot but subject matter doesn't grab me. I do like the angle that captures the lighting at the top, though.

Concrete Guidance
by eloise

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*
I cannot say that this is the most interesting subject i've ever seen. this really doesn't interest me much at all.
The focus seems to be on the fence, and not really on the ground, where your colors are. The colors aren't really a huge part of the shot. The orange almost isn't orange, and the green is very small, and kind of concealed by the shadow of the fence.
I think that maybe a different time of day, where the shadow wasn't so strong over the subject would have been a better choice.
Also, the photo seems to have a purple/bluish tint to it. I realize that it doesn't really HAVE much color. Everything else seems grey, but even the grey seems to be a bit blueish.
The angle and framing/cropping is ok because you were able to keep most 'distracting' elements out of the shot. Had you chosen a lower angle on the subject, you probably would have gotten 'crud' in the background that would distract from the markings on the pavement.
~Heather~

Modern Colonnade
by eloise

Comment by Refracted:
Interesting lighting.. it's hard to tell what time of the day it was taken with all those lights shining :) the contrast with the dark-suited people is also nice

Modern Colonnade
by eloise

Comment by Jacko:
Great perspective. I like the symmetry. Great subject for B&W. Jacko.