Relaxation
by Dufus

Comment by maralomar:
i like it

Dawn
by Dufus

Comment by sfalice:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Wow, what a great shot of a Reykjavik dawn! It justifiably scored well.

Now, as to composition. The layers of color and texture contrast well. I'd suggest, if at all possible, that you try this shot from some angle where the Radisson Hotel isn't visible. The bright white is a distraction from the lovely colors that make up the major part of this beautiful image. You have plenty of "High Contrast" without it. The large, long building in front is a slight distraction as it is neither centered in the foreground, nor enough off-center to add interest to the composition. However, I do like the city of Reykjavik to appear in the image. It gives another layer of texture and reinforces the contrast between nature's work and that of man.

Technically, I think this is just fine. I wouldn't change a thing.

You have a beautiful city (I visited it some years ago, and remember it well) and you have captured a special moment. (come to think of it, in September, seems to me dawn lasts quite a long time.)

Relaxation
by Dufus

Comment by davmct:
9/10

Relaxation
by Dufus

Comment by briantammy:
yes very relaxing.

Relaxation
by Dufus

Comment by nikuser:
Very nice warm tones. The use of existing light is excellent

Relaxation
by Dufus

Comment by pixieland:
Beautiful lighting. Catchlights in her eyes and on her ring are perfect. Overall it sets a wonderful mood that is reflected inyour title. Even though the fire is so bright that it could be the center of attention, you have captured her face in a way that makes sure that the focus remains where it belongs.Very well done. 10

Relaxation
by Dufus

Comment by Tammer:
Although I find the large fire area a little distracting, I like the overall composition and the coloring on the model's face. Nicely done. 8

Relaxation
by Dufus

Comment by arpita:
Very nice light and focus. But I don't see the need for the left hand side at all. Although I guess you wanted it to convey the mode of relaxation, it's just a blown out patch of white and is more distracting.

Relaxation
by Dufus

Comment by justine:
Appeling shot..but needs a tighter crop. She's lovely.

Relaxation
by Dufus

Comment by sacredspirit:
I like this photo! I am just not sure about the foreground, I get the feeling it is a campfire, but there is no real definition that can confirm that idea.