Mystery Night Light
by gintay

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Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the open challenge well

Oh, Gin Tay you was robbed! Why on earth this didn't do better or even get one comment is a mystery to me, it's a wonderful image, I love it. The lighting on the building is amazing and captured perfectly well done. But, what really makes this impact work are the silhouettes and shadows, and now, looking closer I see that they are part of the original projection but they still work really well. Apart from all of that your composition and timing to wait for someone to enter the frame is perfect, but again I'm getting real confused here, the person is not part of the projection is she? I ask because I would expect to see the projection falling onto her clothing and I don't but it clearly is on the hand.

For all of the confusion, I adore this image because it works in so many ways and not least it keeps you questioning and enthralled. I just so wish this had gone to the top of the pile as it deserves, for what its worth, you do have at least one appreciative viewer, thank you Gin Tay...

Mama Cardinal
by Drake

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the open challenge well

Ah, we get to see him much better this time Drake, though I have to say, I do like the action one. The poor bird's wonderfully coloured beak is getting lost in all that snow! I like the composition and the background snowflakes it all works well but its the detail that sets it apart and gives it its impact, well done

Calf roper, ropin horse and calf
by snaffles

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that fulfils the challenge brief well

Ah, poor calfâ€Â¦! What a strange challenge! A great original image Susan, I love your low viewpoint and head on position it works well, I also like the inclusion of the background audience it adds to the atmosphere of the action. Your challenge amendments are most humorous they add fun to the end result, we all like a laugh, well done.

Untitled
by Drake

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the challenge brief well

Great dynamics Drake, lots of comments, which also goes to prove the value of a title to an image, not only does it add value to the image but it also gives an insight into the photographer's thoughts and aims in creating the image which again helps the commenter to assess the image. Anyway, all that said, the snow shower fills the frame nicely which would overpower the hard to see bird, its very fortunate the bird is such a bright scarlet colour it still manages to come through.

Untitled
by RulerZigzag

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the challenge brief well

As you say Anton, lots of comments, which also goes to prove the value of a title to an image, not only does it add value to the image but it also gives an insight into the photographer's thoughts and aims in creating the image which again helps the commenter to assess the image. Anyway, all that said, there is a surprisingly sharp DOF for such a large aperture, it works, the suns light and rays adds a nice touch of drama to the scene.

Untitled
by Phocal

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the challenge brief well

What a lot of positive comments, a deserving image. As you say, lots of lovely detail I bet it looks good on your print. It would probably have scored if, again as you say, it was more dynamic with prey in his beak too, as it is it is still a great image, well done Ronnie

Chicago
by Drake

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the challenge brief well

This certainly fulfils the challenge brief, indeed it is the built environment on a grand scaleâ€Â¦! It works especially well having been taken at night it emphasises the scale of the scene. I love the curved horizon, you have used the wide-angle perspective to good advantage and you have given it a good exposure with good detail throughout. Nicely done Drake

Spirograph in the Sky
by EWallitner

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the challenge brief well

Hello Emily and welcome to DPC. For your first outing with a real camera I have to say well done! This is a good composition that shows you have a good 'seeing' eye and also has originality and therefore interest. I like the span that forms the topmost boundary, the netting detail, the centre pole it all works well together. I look forward to your future entries with interest Emily

They Watch
by Phocal

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the challenge brief well

I love the fisheye exaggerated perspective Ronnie! It is very creative use of a very creative lens, the foreground and towers balance each other out nicely. I like the inky blackness and vivid colours but most of all the motion blur adds the final touch, all very nicely done

Old downtown
by clickodak

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the challenge brief well

A pleasing image Marcel. It is clearly evident that you have taken the time and trouble to get symmetry within the scene and it works well for it. I like the inclusion of the person walking towards you it adds the human element which brings the scene alive. Whilst it is a competent recording of the street perhaps a lower viewpoint may have injected a bit more originality and appeal into it.