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.

Black Pottery of Northern Mexico
by lwkimages

Comment:
Not sure I like the straight down angle

Black Cross
by finnur

Comment:
I wish I could find a cemetary like this. Very nice, although, I think it would have looked neat tilted just a bit more. Also, the part of the cross on the left side of the frame is a bit distracting.

Winning Shot or Window Breaks
by JPR

Comment:
Appears to me, that would be considered an illegal jump shot. Need to come down on the cue, rather than scooping it. :-)

About the photo: Great shot. I like the angle, lighting, DOF, reflection on the 8 ball...well, actually everything about it. This will probably be in the top 3 this week.

Dry Heat
by beekper

Comment:
I would have cropped it more verticle and brought the horizon down, so there was more sky (rule of thrids).