Cat O' Nine Beans
by GeneralE

Comment:
Hi Paul,

Scott here from the Critique Club.
I spent a lot of time looking over this photo your portfolio. (hours to be exact). There is a TON of your work there and it was very interesting to study.

I found this pic to be a little too sloppy to catch my attention. I was turned away from the harsh light, shadow, and brushed over mess of the (blood) ketchup. I would have found a more distinct impact marking more effective. With a little motion blur in the "Beans" I could have easily related to the "flogging" concept. As is I see more of a bean brushed ketchup theme. When viewing challenge entries I always decide on a score before reading the title of the entry. I personally donĂ¢€™t care for titles to clarify a photo but more look for titles the compliment a photo. So with your title I was able to understand your entry. But I did not find your title very complimentary to the photo.

With that said, I must now tell you how much respect for your work I have gained looking over your portfolio. I feel that you like to make entries that boarder on or like to expand the boundaries of the challenges. You often show great emotion and/or feeling in them and often try to make a statement. Through the many entries you have submitted you hold true to your eye and vision. Even though others and I may not fully appreciate your work there is obviously a dedicated following to it. You receive many positive comments on the artistic quality of your work and I know that reviewing your portfolio had defiantly widened my perspective of photographic art.

I have to say that I think your landscapes/skyscapes are absolutely great. Defiantly your photographic niche. I very much enjoyed reviewing them and have added you to my favorites because of them.

I donĂ¢€™t know if this critique has helped you as much as it helped me. But if you have any questions or comments please feel free to PM me.

Scott.

Hard Drive
by dogz

Comment:
DOF is a little off...I hope that a similer pic in the complexity challenge isn't hurting your score. I would have inverted the pic too so 00111101101's were correct for the effect.

Entangled
by arngrimur

Comment:
Hi arngrimur,

Scott here from the Critique Club.
I found this photo very pleasing to look at during voting for the challenge. A nice contrast between the varying reds and the blue sky. The only thing I think that may need some improvement on is the crop. It seems just a little too tight. But composition is still one of my weaker concepts. From looking at you profile I see you have a great eye. Your work is very creative and colourful. Kopavogur Church, The Door, The Viking Ship at Night, and Yellow are my favorites from you profile. Your work in general is very good and was a pleasure to look through. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to PM me.

Scott.

Luminescent!
by Delphi00

Comment:
background is a little cluttered and I dont really see the board as part because I can see 99% of it. This was also just overkilled in the last challenge...trust me I know. hope it doesn't effect you too much...good luck

Destroyed
by fiasco003

Comment:
kinda disturbing.....good luck....not all that apealing to me...but I guess it is part of something???

My Summer Chair
by jessie

Comment:
love the colour and setup...great shot

Shadow's Gaze
by trnqlty

Comment:
very cool...like the DOF and great detail arounf the eye

Half Notes
by HRoxas

Comment:
nice texture and warmth.....great pic

Kanpur
by Nitin

Comment:
cool pic...you have my 8

Sun Rise on Planet Titleist
by dave2119

Comment:
I think a wider DOF would have helped...and the top left is really blown out...but I really like the rest..8