"Silent Observation"
by autool

Comment:
the composition, clear focus and wonderful colers make this a great shot.

Sea of tranquillity
by geewhy

Comment:
The negative space works very well here. With the slight haze and the great reflections off the water, everything blends together so there is no real horizon, which is a nice effect. Nice work. - 9

Mittens
by amsmyth

Comment:
**Critique Club**

Hi Anne!

Positives:
The lighting seems to be fairly good, and you have the mittens focused well.

Possible Improvements:
I have to agree with the other comments below that the background just does not work here. I would have used some sort of a solid background that was a lighter shade, to give more contrast. The crop does not seem to be uniform. Also, the top left corner is a distraction.

Overall just an unintersting subject, I'm sorry to say. Good luck in your future entries.

Regards,
-Chris

Spilled Black
by Mick

Comment:
**Critique Club**

Hello Michael! Congrats on your top 10 placing, on only your third entry.

Positives:
I really like the composition with the model paint bottle in the top left, running down and forming the word "Black". The focus on the bottle and initial spill area is good as well.

Possible Improvements:
I'm going to say the shallow DOF detracts a bit. Personally, I like the way it is, but I think I agree with the other comments that it may be even better if it was entirely in focus. As someone mentioned below, the right side of the cap is blown out and blends into the white background.

Overall a unique take on the challenge that was done very well.

-Chris

Outcast
by ellamay

Comment:
**Critique Club**

Hi Ellamay!

400 shots...wow, you definately did have a very patient subject.

You followed the rule of thirds nicely. The black on black composition is great and the subtle lighting is just enough to seperate the subject from the background on the right. They eyes really grab your attention when you first look at this. You have a nice sharp focus, allowing good detail on the eyes.

Possible improvements:
I think maybe just a little light from the top or top-right would have helped define the top of the head of your subject better.

Overall a nice photo that is pleasing to look at.

-Chris

unscheduled drydock
by timboydwhite

Comment:
great composition

The Darkness
by Poison IV

Comment:
Seems to have quite a bit of noise. Decent macro though

Mysterious
by crabappl3

Comment:
very nice selective desaturation. nice sharp focus on the eyes as well

Seduction
by train

Comment:
Sorry, but nothing looks black.

Hands of Sorrow...
by theodor38

Comment:
You're probably getting slammed for the post-processing, but I really like it.