Fancy's Wish
by patriciabrown2001

Comment by irockstars:
This strikes an emotion in me, and for that I'd say it was a job well done =)

Space Between
by patriciabrown2001

Comment by goodtempo:
the challenge says to use the surrounding space of your subject to create the wow of the photograph. I don't see that in this image.

Cats and Dogs
by patriciabrown2001

Comment by ursula:
FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB

Hello, Patricia,

First of all, I'm not sure how well I'll be able to write about your picture, because I've never seen the movie from your title. My biggest concern as far as meeting the challenge would be that the picture doesn't necessarily bring to mind the movie, even for those who have seen it.

This is a good picture of your dog. I like your composition, and I like the way the dog is looking at you. I like it that there is no extra border.

Light and colours are very good. Focus is just a tad on the soft side (the eyes look a bit soft - always try to focus on the eyes, which I find rather hard using a digital camera, because on a little screen like the digital cameras have it's hard to see if the eyes are perfectly in focus or not).

Is that a bug on the beagle's nose? I think the picture would be improved just a little if that were not there (I know, I'm being picky). Also, I think your background is quite beatiful, appropriately blurry, and the branch by the dog's paw is well placed, but there is a 2x4 or fencepost (or something like that) sticking out right next to the dog but in the background - I think (and again, this is just my opinion) that the picture would be better if that were not in it. Details, details, I know.

To sum up, this is a nice picture of your dog. It's pleasing to look at, but it could be improved with a tad sharper focus and with attention to a couple details. It meets the challenge, but not "head on" or in a "hit you in the face" manner, and thus probably went somewhat unnoticed.

Hope this helps a little. Keep up the good work!

Ursula (uabresch)
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Alone Again
by patriciabrown2001

Comment by TooCool:
The booze bottles and glass in the background are an awesome touch of detail in this one. This is so far the best example of the sadness interpretation of desolation that I've seen. Oh and I have a weekness for redheads! ;-)

Alone Again
by patriciabrown2001

Comment by Blinks:
I really like tint in this photo. The subject is great and the background really adds to the feeling. I feel like the lighting might be a little harsh and it could be a little more in focus. Great job though!

Fancy's Wish
by patriciabrown2001

Comment by heida:
Very cool Would like to see it in B&W too

Fancy's Wish
by patriciabrown2001

Comment by kyrielle:
Well set up, and disturbing on several levels (which I hope was the intent). I keep wishing I could turn my head and see the scene that's being looked at. :)

Fancy's Wish
by patriciabrown2001

Comment by Jacko:
Yikes. Skeeeeerie stuff. Very creative. I like it Jacko. 8

Alone Again
by patriciabrown2001

Comment by Kavey:
I can see the idea behind this but I personally don't think it's been pulled off as well as it could have been.
I find the background very distracting.
I don't like the strong orange tone.
The decision on which parts of her arms/ legs/ hands are included and which aren't seems a little abitrary.
The image seems unsharp.
That said the idea itself is a nice one.
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Alone Again
by patriciabrown2001

Comment by christyrack:
I love this picture! The noise in it adds to the "desolation" feeling. Great job!! :)