drop b&w.jpg
by mbrutus2009

Comment by bobonacus:
Oh it's been done so many times before ... but it's SOOOOO cool :) I love the light in the background, kinda looks like the sun or something .... very nice shot

drop from sky
by mbrutus2009

Comment by Paul:
Given the number of water droplet photos on offer, it is difficult to filter them all out and look at this picture on its own merits. Of course it is very good indeed but will it get the score the picture deserves in the context of the brief for this challenge?

one more gust and ill fall for you
by mbrutus2009

Comment by ericwoo:
Hey there from the Critique Club

Camera Work/Technical: You did a very nice job focusing on the subject of the image. It remains very clear and crisp while the background is blurred. The depth of field you chose for this capture is perhaps the strength of the image. You did a terrific job of isolating your subject with the depth of field that you chose.

Lighting: I like the lighting, though I'd prefer a little more contrast. You have some interesting shadows on those leaves that could have really been brought out with a slight curves adjustment.

Composition/Content: While I hold no firm belief that photography should consist as a list of rules, I would like to see this one lean a little more toward the rule of thirds. With this being a challenge that was focusing on hanging on, I'd like to see that leaf stem at the intersecting thirds line.

My Opinion: I really appreciate that you added your comments on why this image was shot, as well as your thoughts on scoring. It really helps critique the image, and is especially important when requesting thoughts from the critique club. I am happy to see that you placed above your expectations. I think that the score was fitting for the image.

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

Dunkin Donuts!
by mbrutus2009

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Nice, well executed and presented photo, but too often done.

Dunkin Donuts!
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Comment by smudgeSMJ:
I like the colors and think you did a really good job of capturing a droplet, but I think with more whole droplets it would pop even more.

Dunkin Donuts!
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Comment by bobonacus:
Yummy!

Dunkin Donuts!
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Comment by Starbanana:
Background is annoyinly bright for me and overpowers the drops

Dunkin Donuts!
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Comment by aplomb76:
Good capture. I'm guessing you had to post process this to get the lighting higher. Also, I'm not sure the Dunkin Donuts logo appeals much in a Free-Study. 5

Dunkin Donuts!
by mbrutus2009

Comment by Lydia:
Wow... this looks like it was difficult to get. It seems a bit noisy and maybe oversharpened... at least on my monitor. (not voting yet)

Dripping from what??? Hmm....
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Comment by FocusPoint:
Hello from critique club :)

Veeeeery tight DOF, cool. Nice colors, technically good. My problems with this photo are the angle of the composition, crop could be done better and drop could be straighter... and I believe post process is a bit overdone.

5.5 almost 5.6 is about right for this picture. I probably would give 5 or 4, and I would guessed overall would be around 5.2 5.3 tops.

Practice practice practice.

Good luck on your future challenges, never give up :)

Leo