Snow Rider
by CameliaM

Comment:
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An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

This is a lovely snowy landscape brought to life by the foreground skier and distant figures. A great composition, the placing of the skier works really well. The only thing that doesn't work for me is the foreground in the right corner it just feels as though the skier is about to come to grief in it. I like the diagonal of the flag-posts and the dynamic reds of the flags. Exposure-wise I love the whites of this difficult exposure you've brought the snow out nice and white without losing too much detail except in the sky which may be what snaffles is referring to. You could lose the bulk of that sky and its poor detail by cropping close to the mountain tops, the more I look at it with my suggested crop the more I like it, I think you would end up with an even better image. Thanks for a great entry Camelia, well done.

a place for reflection
by Manic

Comment:
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An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

True art indeed, this is a wonderful image. I like everything about it, its one of those lovely images that really stimulates the senses, the oddness of the reflected chair in such a landscape gives it an endless appeal. The grainy mono processing adds so much atmosphere it takes it all to another level. Its very pleasing to see all the positive comments but I wish I hadn't seen riot's critique before embarking on my own because I may very well have missed the halos but now I know they are there – you know what thats likeâ€Â¦ Other than this minor blemish I think you have an outstanding image, well perceived and executed.

r h y t h m • p u l s e
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

You know I'm a sucker for motion blur Janine and this is an excellent example that just shouts out vibrantly 'come dance with me'. I adore the crop and the way it places the emphasis on the gorgeous shape of her twirling dress. The mono processing is good and again the light shade of her dress against the predominant darker tones concentrates all your attention on her. I love it for its dynamic vibrancy it is so alive its beautiful, you sensed the 'moment' so well Janine. I'm really pleased to see so much positive reaction to your lovely image.

First dance
by docjonny

Comment:
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An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

How do you follow a critique like Posthumous' ? I'll do my best. This really is a delightful image Jonathon with the dancing girl the obvious focus lit beautifully by that diagonal shaft of light which lights her like a beacon amongst the dark shadows. For me the image appeals most for the motion blur of the child as she twirls, lost in her own private world of discovery, together with the lovely use of negative space and deep shadows. The mono presentation is a must it works so very well. This was a very well supported challenge with a lot of good entries and, though you have received a lot of appreciative reaction, all well justified, for me this ought to be on the front page, a great image Jonathan, well done.

Spotted critter
by snaffles

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An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

First of all you've done an amazing job here Susan, a great idea. I feel for you it must have been a real pain to process. As far as the nudity is concerned you only had one negative reaction amongst your commenters I think everyone else, me included, appreciated it as a necessary way to approach this very creative idea, the pose works really well. Doesn't look like we're gonna be seeing anything of your poor boyfriend in future shots he didn't fare very well did he, gulp!

I sense your frustration it must have been disappointing to see it tumble like that especially after all that effort but please try not to let it get to you and continue to amaze us with your great ideas and images.

Sentinel
by snaffles

Comment:
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An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

Me too, I like it, an interesting abstract that amongst the blurred zoom also has interesting sharper detail too. The diagonal of the trunk holds it all together in a dynamic way. There is good detail throughout with a nice bright feel to the exposure.

Cold and Icy....
by Drake

Comment:
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An appealing image that contributes to the challenge

You're right Drake, although the lighting is flat there are some lovely textures in the wooden walls and slate tiles. The snow is nicely exposed as it should be, nice and white with detail. The composition is good and appropriate. The two boats don't look as they're gonna be going anywhere soon at least not without some ice breaking! Thanks for an interesting entry

Andalusian Dusk
by riot

Comment:
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An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

A well deserved score and place for this lovely image Eugene. The muted colours and subtle shading are excellent. The receding tones of the landscape against those gorgeous patterns in the scene it really is a most effective composition and well taken image, you've done the area proud, well done.

Dubai creek by twilight
by docjonny

Comment:
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An appealing image that contributes to the challenge

A lovely colourful night cityscape Jonathon. The motion blur of the boat adds a lovely dynamic to the image giving it more impact and its position is appropriate. I would have expected it to score higher but I think the reason for it was camera shake. Although you have done well to secure the camera with your tripod perhaps there was some vibration from passing feet? There is not quite the biting sharpness there needs to be to contrast fully against the boat's motion but its not far off.

It is winter
by clickodak

Comment:
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An appealing image that contributes to the challenge

It certainly is winter! I'm with both your commenters on this one Marcel. Your composition is good, the choice of position for the chair with those lovely long shadows is most appropriate. Initially I was going to say you needed more exposure to get the snow a whiter white but it is already at its limits on the arms of the chair so that would not do, your exposure is fine. A good piece of seeing and doing, well done Marcel