Glass Emanations
by dahved

Comment:
In case you thought my Shutter Speed entry (Glass Emanations) was too abstract (which, upon review, I agree with now) and didn't know what it was, here's a quick snap of the window over our front door: Our window
I erroneously thought it was understandable that it was a blurred shot of a shelf with glass vases. I'm so used to seeing it I neglected to realize that others wouldn't see it as I do. There's a lesson to learn in photography! Thanks to those that commented.

Balance
by dahved

Comment:

Originally posted by Formerlee: Greetings from the Critique Club: Balance is your entry in the 'Delicate' challenge and you have landed this image fair and square in the middle. Technical: Using portrait format and maximum size, you have given your image a powerful punch. Focusing is spot on, had you focussed on the tines of the fork you would lost the little detail left on the fork handle and a lot of the impact would have been lost also. The background is not an even, clean colour, but that was never a part of the challenge and I think this adds to the overall image. The shadows of the tines on the inside of the glass are a little surreal. The colour of the glass is very effective. Composition: Great composition, the colour is fine. The tines have an almost 3D effect. Overall: Nothing bad about it, would like to see more. I note you do a fair bit of this type of image. Good work. I hope this helps. Steve

Steve,
Thanks for your critique! I was hoping for a better background (needed more light), but I find it interesting that you think it adds to the shot the way it is. I notice motorcycle shots in your portfolio--do you ride? I have an '87 Honda CBR1000 Hurricane.

Shunned
by EddyG

Comment:
Great story being told here!

Wine & Romance
by 3eyedcrow

Comment:
Very nice! Great silhouettes, and so romantic...

Hydrant
by plim

Comment:
Sorry, I think I'm missing how this relates to the challenge.

I am......IronMan !
by kenskid

Comment:
I wish there was less clutter in the frame.

In Nature's Hands
by racb

Comment:
Great tree! Too bad about the artifacts and lack of clarity (especially on the girl).

Pride in double
by maxlevay

Comment:
Ah, the added difficulty in having two open challenges at the same time... I would have cropped off the bottom where the flag doubles on itself, and tried for some more even lighting.

Trench
by dahved

Comment:
Thanks to all for the kind comments. This ended being my 2nd-highest pic to date. This is a (flipped) shot of one of the buildings (office space) where I work. (Forgot to comment that I also did some sharpening.) I don't quite know why the ceiling ended up grainy, even after some Neat Image was applied.
edit for typo

Message edited by author 2005-11-21 14:03:33.

Life Aquatic
by Terramar

Comment:
I didn't see this until now, but I like it! It tricked me, even though I submitted my shot flipped, too. I like it better flipped--it draws me in more.

Message edited by author 2005-09-21 11:40:29.