Neural Net Disconnected
by MrYu

Comment:
Greeting from the Critique Club,

Your image should be seen as an inspiration to us all, you have used a dreamy like abstract feel to what could be a very mundane subject and turned into a very beautiful artistic image. This is how we all can learn a little about creativity.

I was immediately drawn in by the curves and contours of the net and felt that something was broken more then seeing it. With clever use of DOF you have manipulated the viewer and induced them into your almost sensual image.

I like the colours and textures but would have preferred more saturation and I don’t think that would have taken too much away from the integrity of the photo. I really never saw the border for quite sometime after in this image but in hindsight it is almost a necessity now. Note the average DPC voter will not like it but I get the idea that will not worry you!.

Overall conclusion is that this work is very good and from someone who appears to be very talented in more then one form of art. I look forward to seeing more of your photography in future challenges.

Best Wishes

Tim Sturt

Fallen but Redeemed
by Dr.Confuser

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club,

What a high impact image you have created here. And certainly fits the challenge well.

First impression comes from the red background that works well to highlight the green foliage and to give the image that extra punch, good choice. The composition is good with excellent camera angle I would have only adjusted that slightly by turning the dish clockwise a tad to give more impact by viewing the dish through the lens more (does that make sense?).

I like the lighting it is good but you could have added some more from left front to shed a bit more light on the broken lens. I also feel that the soil/media and the writing on the lens could have been a little sharper for a better image.

There is nothing like seeing a broken lens to invoke feelings amongst photographers so you were on a real winner to start with and with a few minor adjustments I think you would have had a ribbon.

Congratulations on a very good image and good luck in future challenges.

Kind Regards

Tim Sturt

Broken Off: Buddha Heads For Sale
by docpjv

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club,

This type of image really jumps out at you and was a good selection for the challenge.

I feel a bit confused with this one regarding composition should you crop or shouldn’t you?. I would have preferred to see more of the left side of the broken head and the blue above the head is a little distracting.The head appears to be over sharpened just a little and the lighting is a little harsh but this is exaggerated with the rust colour.

Overall you have image with great colours and a very interesting subject matter but it just fell down a little in the execution (pardon the pun).

Wishing you all the best in your future challenges.

Merry Christmas

Tim Sturt

Broken of Calla
by banmorn

Comment:

EDIT: "unhelpful" comment removed by voter


Message edited by author 2005-10-05 06:20:56.

Pucker Up!
by markmulkerin

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique club.

I think you have come up with an excellent idea for this challenge but the execution has let you down a little.

The overall impression I get when first viewing this is that it is a little harsh in lighting and could have been a bit sharper to give better clarity. The composition is OK but I feel that the seed? on the bottom is very distracting this could have been cropped out to give a better composition.

As a general rule macro/close ups need to be sharp as possible so the detail can enhance the image perhaps a faster shutter speed would have helped here. Without the detail the other thing the image suffers from is no focal point my eye wonders but has nothing to be drawn to or hold it besides that black seed.

On a positive note you have great colour and a very clever idea but just needed a little more punch to score higher. I wish you luck in future challenges and a Merry Christmas.

Cheers

Tim Sturt

Fore Bitten Fruit
by Node

Comment:
O.......... MY................ GOD. very very funny this has to be ribbon for one very confused person, Excellent work.

Flirtaceous (Color Studio Portrait)
by GolferDDS

Comment:
You ae a very funny person to create this. The resemblance is so uncanny ! ! this should be a ribbon well done.

Ouch, no serviceable parts inside!
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Congratulations Daniel a real graphic and funky image.

"To God there is no zero"
by grainman9

Comment:
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Message edited by author 2005-10-05 23:38:43.

I'll be free...
by TedvandenBergh

Comment:
Love the sky in the eye this is a great take on the eye shot. well done.