Big mouth
by LevT

Comment:
Hi Lev,

Greetings from the Critique Club...

Nice finish in the contest. Great eye in spotting the common "face".

What's working: your central composition is direct helping me see the face. The pink sink makes the shot adding just the right amount of color. Cropped well. I don't mind the tripod shadows but don't think it helps -- a bit too flat for the "ears" message - more looks like framing for the face.

Some suggestions: The soft focus doesn't work as well. The whole shot needs to be crisp. Having the central composition without it being 100% level detracts from the symetry you've created. As mentioned by a few others the lighting is uneven and harsh in areas and doesn't add to the image.

I hope my comments are clear and helpful. Please pm me with any questions or comments.

Regards,
Theresa

Fleeting Moment
by trnqlty

Comment:
strong composition -- capture the subject on the move in just the right light and feel. one of my favorites this challenge

Knock Knock
by lizzyc3

Comment:
great capture of a moment and a story... one of my favorites this challenge

last chance
by whiteroom

Comment:
fun! great capture, like the billboard behind for a extra element. one of my favorites this challenge

Native Indian Dancer
by jonpink

Comment:
the blue pops in this image -- your subject tells a strong story -- one of my favorites this challenge

Whistleblower
by jmsetzler

Comment:
great expression and just the right pose (good eye) one of my favorites this challenge

Nap before the Show
by jaredldr

Comment:
wonderful storytelling here -- use of B&W enhances composition, dof is perfect, one of my ribbon picks

Oasis
by bpickard

Comment:
like your dream-like effect, nice use of elements placed in your frame -- one of my ribbon picks this challenge = BOL

The Janitor
by tyt2000

Comment:
a lot to like here -- repetition, leading lines, b&w, single main figure, interesting lighting, one of my ribbon picks -bol

Regretfully, He'll Never Be Seven Again
by Dr.Confuser

Comment:
nice job of pulling the main subjects out and blurring the background -- extra effort pays off in a stronger composition