Four Seconds to Impact
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that contributes well to the challenge

Another excellent entry Eugene and justifiably rewarded with a healthy score and placing, well done. In the context of the challenge brief your image works so well. I love the upper part of the image with those lovely shadows and the zoom burst effect, that against the sharp detail of the habitation is a tremendous contrast. The whole thing is utterly believable, lovely colours, just the right amount of blur, love it well done again.

Four Seconds to Impact
by riot

Comment by flaherma:
I wondered where on the earth this could have been...congrats on the HM, and I always appreciate your notes. Thanks.

Four Seconds to Impact
by riot

Comment by yiannis723:
another one of my favorites this challenge! congratulations

Four Seconds to Impact
by riot

Comment by Cyrilda:
Congratulations on another splendid work of art. Thank you for the tutorial. I gave you a 7 on this one.

Four Seconds to Impact
by riot

Comment by tanguera:
Congrats on teh HM. Great approach.

The Ice Queen
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the challenge

You’ve nailed that focus perfectly which, of course, is both essential and difficult the faster the lens and 1.2 is pretty fast! Indeed it’s that shallow focus that makes these lenses so unique but so often poorly handled with consequent dire results, this is a great example of how they can and should be used to good effect. It is a lovely portrait of a lovely girl, the lighting works very well indeed, well done for your seeing and quick reaction. In terms of the challenge brief I can see where your commenter is coming from and probably therefore the lower than deserved score and placing. Thanks for another excellent entry Eugene.

The Ice Queen
by riot

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
Rockin' portrait. The eyes have it.

The Ice Queen
by riot

Comment by chalice:
Just curious, but wouldn't an "ice queen" be the opposite of a "wallflower"? I think of a wallflower as a rather timid soul. Just my 2 cents.

The Road is Long
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

Another demonstration of dedicated effort to produce a very pleasing image that pushes technique to the limits, well done Eugene. The end result is very pleasing though there is much less red on the near carriageway than I would have expected, the golds are pleasingly dominant. Unfortunately, the banding in the sky is clearly evident to the detriment of the overall result but ignoring that it remains a credit to your efforts. Have fun with that lens, I look forward to more astounding images from you and have a fun festive time.

Four Seconds to Impact
by riot

Comment by mariuca:
Hope not!