Christmas Snowflake
by Jessi

Comment by KarenNfld:
A pretty ornament, very clear photo, nice.

Christmas Snowflake
by Jessi

Comment by Connor:
wow nice one

Christmas Snowflake
by Jessi

Comment by pedrobop:
You have some good circles there huh? Just think you missed a lot of focus at the main object! Nice shot!

To Be Silent
by Jessi

Comment by smardaz:
Wow, this is actually really cool, and i love the title. would like to see a little more detail on the face and perhaps a different color light? maybe blue? dunno but i love this concept, sky looks great also..

Message edited by author 2008-12-17 00:31:21.

Sunset Light
by Jessi

Comment by ericwoo:
Hey there from the Critique Club

Camera Work/Technical: The right eye is crisp, but, as Ron mentioned, the overall image seems to be too soft. I think that this may be a product of that lens you use. Start saving those monies that you get from those paid shoots and start looking to upgrade. I also agree with Steve the wide angle makes the face look distorted and unnatural.

Lighting: I do like your use of backlighting, but the image tones seem very flat. This one needs a good deal more contrast and maybe even a small touch of fill flash.

Composition/Content: Again, either your lens or the angle you took to get the shot makes the face look distorted. I looked through your other images from this shoot, and shooting from above works best for her face shape.

My Opinion: I do have to disagree with Ray here and say that the image, at least as it is, scored pretty close to where I would have scored it. You did meet the challenge, but your execution and choice of subjects could have been a great deal stronger. I don't think its your eye for shooting, I just think that you were set on getting an image to enter into the challenge. You have some really nice captures from this same shoot, just none that would have fit this particular challenge.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide a critique on your entry,
Eric

Seeking Shelter
by Jessi

Comment by Melethia:
The long exposure, the light, and the blowing snow (or at least it looks like blowing snow) really make interesting textures.

Seeking Shelter
by Jessi

Comment by krnodil:
The storminess, shadows and motion blur convey more "danger" to me than "shelter" - not to take issue with your title, I mean, but just to convey how your image contains the opposing sense, too.

Seeking Shelter
by Jessi

Comment by undieyatch:
Archive Collection - The Posthumous Masters

The Trees are Bleeding
by Jessi

Comment by SaraR:
I rather like this, and I can see why you were drawn to photograph it. Keep experimenting - if you connect with just one person, it is worth it!

Intertwined
by Jessi

Comment by JulietNN:
Just a tiny bit more sharpness to the middle wire would make this pop. But I like your simple clean line and straight to the point wire