I repair My flight
by Srikanthgumma

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes well to the free study challenge

I understand your comments about the challenging lighting Srikanth, you̢۪ve done well to control it the way you have. You have got a good exposure with plenty of detail in all areas, well done. This is obviously one very clever man there can̢۪t be many pilots who can also work on their own planes as he is here. I like your mono processing there is a nice range of tones throughout. A very pleasing image that was worthy of more recognition than it received.

Free Ride
by riksnake

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes well to the free study challenge

What an unusual macro this is, I don̢۪t believe I̢۪ve ever seen a similar image a free riding fly on a fly, unique. Technically, the image is spot on, a very accomplished image, I̢۪ve not even heard of your lens before but if this is anything to go by its some lens! That is not to detract from your own abilities in getting the best out of even the best of macro lenses. So, congratulations and welcome Roger to DPC and what a cracking start, we all look forward to lots more exciting images from you.

Woman Texting Waiting Subway Train
by clickodak

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An intriguing image that contributes well to the free study challenge

Your commenter has identified where the strength in your image comes from, it is the simplicity of the scene. As you say, a common everyday scene that is easily discounted but readily appreciated in a straight forward simple shot like this. What works really well for me is the lighting, I don̢۪t know if you have used vignetting to create the effect or if this as you saw it but it does feel like a simple overhead light sufficient to light the woman alone so because of that it works well to add impact to the end result. The only thing I am a little uneasy about is the wall itself it feels unnaturally soft and unreal but perhaps that is how it is. Anyway, well done Marcel.

Crystal Swirl
by gintay

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An exciting and intriguing image that contributes well to the free study challenge

Please tell us more Gin Tay, how have you done this? I’m really pleased that you are pushing your boundaries to explore and create such dynamic images as you are here. I love the bold colours, reflections, the softness of the motion blur in contrast to the sharp detail of the inner spheres, its a lovely very effective combination. Well done Gin Tay, keep clear of that comfort zoneâ€Â¦!

Spin Cycle
by Phocal

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that contributes well to the free study challenge

You know Ronnie, I really feel for you, once more you produce an excellent nature study which has an unjustifiably low score and worse still not even one comment! I could probably say more but I wont, anyway, I for one appreciate your efforts.

Over here the bittern is one of our shyest most difficult birds to even see let alone capture like this, we usually only get to hear their booming call. I can easily imagine how much time, patience and energy has gone into getting this result, your timing and technical approach is commendable. I can only assume that the softness of the bird has been misunderstood but I like the motion blur of his head together with the sharp dynamics of the prey and its droplets, for me it puts the emphasis on the poor prey. I like it Ronnie and look forward to more of your excellent images, well done.

The Hermit Castle
by StickInMind

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge

A lovely composition that draws the viewer in though I would prefer the close cropping of the towers, if it has to be done, to have been in the sky rather the water. The other problem I have is the over saturation of the colours which I assume is deliberate for the challenge but I feel it detracts rather than adds impact to the end result. Other than that, it is an appealing image, well done Jonathon

Myths, Legends and Fables - The Ten Suns
by gintay

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge

Thank goodness for Hou Yi! A very striking image with an animated character of bright vibrant colours, it is not easily ignored! Ican imagine it tells the fable to those already familiar with it and with your explanation to those not familiar with such as I. I think I understand why you have chosen to include the structure but I rather wish the sun was on its own. But overall Gin Tay your image has impact, well done.

The know it all toddler
by RulerZigzag

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

Your young model does convey a certain air of confidence that may be interpreted as ‘know it all’, I might have preferred something like ‘an air of confidence’. Anyway, you have a lovely portrait. I think the eyes are in focus but there does seem to be a strange mix of sharpness and softness that does feel a little unnatural in a way that is hard to accurately define. But, I don’t think that’s such a bad thing it does fit in with the tender years of your youngster so is not really detrimental to the end result. A good score for a good image, well done Anton.

Old and Sturdy
by gintay

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

Old and sturdy is equally applicable to whats left of the chair and the man in particular which is what your title is referring to. He exudes character with his wonderful smile, smoking his fag wile absorbed in his work. I like your mono processing, a lovely range of tones and detail throughout. Your composition is appropriate, off-centre leaving room for the chair he is working on. A great image Gin Tay, deserving of the score and placement, well done

Saturated City centre
by docjonny

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge

I like your low viewpoint and use of motion blur from the long exposure. The placement of your main person is good with lots of added interest from all the other people too. I agree and disagree with one of your commenters, I agree that a little less exposure would help the saturation of the colours but I disagree about the composition. I like the lack of symmetry but more important if you had done as suggested you would have lost that love golden arch and inner wall, that is such a powerful element in the image it needs to stay. You could perhaps have altered the composition by moving it further to the right. All in all good creative vision well done Jonathon.