Raesfelder Castle
by kiwiness

Comment:
It's a ;beauty! Great color saturation and clarity.

1954 GMC Army - Deuce and a Half
by orussell

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!
There's lots of character in this one! Nicely composed using the diagonal line. The tree just adds a little something nice to the picture. Cropped a bit tight. A little more breathing room around the truck would be a plus.
The choice of black and white is a good one. It emphasizes the age somehow, and helps bring out a little detail. Sepia would also be nice to see.
Overall you did a very nice job.
Regards,

Grayce

Inca Dream
by Roseytone

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!
I can see how this fits the challenge, being a "wheel" it is fundamental to most of our modern transportation. And yes, it does transport stuff! I'm afraid most people didn't quite see it that way though.
Don't be discouraged. It happens to everyone. A lot of times if you don't adhere to the strictest interpretation, your image doesn't do well.
One of the major things that help people decide a score, is whether or not they'd hang it on their wall as art. If not, does it have a strong impact?
This isn't a bad picture, but it doesn't really hit the viewer dynamically.
Personally I like the coloring, and I immediately associate it with gardening, which I love. I like the rust too.
There is texture in the picture that adds interest. The shape of the wheel with the spokes is very nice.
I look forward to seeing more of your work....keep shooting!! :-)
Regards,

Grayce

Driver's Fantasy View
by Yomi

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!
This picture probably would have scored higher, had you included more of the car in the frame. There is nothing that really shows "Transportation" other than a name. In my opinion that's not enough. It could be a box of chocolates, or a knit sweater with the same name as a car.
I have admired your work in other challenges, but for this one I am at a loss to find much to comment on. There just isn't enough here.
Regards,

Grayce

Balance
by ClubJuggle

Comment:
Critique Club Comments by Grayce
The low key process works very well with this subject. This meets the challenge nicely, and is artsy to boot!!! I like that. Keeping this as a black and white picture was a good choice. It makes the eye study the form as there are no distractions.
The flare draws attention, perhaps more than it deserves, but it does convey the glaring quality of the metal.
I love that you used a black bg for this. It really helps the subject pop.
OVer all I like this. Good job!
Regards,

Grayce

Bike Drivetrain Detail
by Gordon

Comment:
Hi Gordon,
On behalf of the CC, let me say you did a fine job with this! Your dof is good, with lots of detail for the eyes to explore, yet there is a focal point running diagonally which works so well.
I like what you did with the duotoning. Very "steely blue/grey" and I can practically feel the cold metal. Effective choice!
Abstracts appeal to me, and this has that special quality that I appreciate so. Despite it's abstract quality, it fits the challenge with no doubt.
The little curve in the lower left, adds a really nice touch. I'm not even sure why, or how to express it, but somehow, because of the curve, it softens the whole. It's a slight artistic whimsie among all the hard-working steel. lol
Actually the image is filled with curves, perhaps that's part of the appeal. Anyway IT WORKS!!! lol
The border is appropriate, and binds the entire composition together.
Good job! :-)
Regards,

Grayce

Eschscholtzia Californica
by Tarbini

Comment:
I really love how you did this. A beautiful botanic!! Good postcard!

welcome to georgia
by gisele

Comment:
nice warm coloring

Sudbury, Ontario. Home of the world's largest nickel
by BigSmiles

Comment:
Wow!!! This is very unique. Good job of photographing it!

Fargo, North Dakota
by alanfreed

Comment:
Nice richly saturated colors.